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Which type of cell forms the initial, non-calcified ground substance in bone tissue?
Which type of cell forms the initial, non-calcified ground substance in bone tissue?
- Osteocytes
- Osteogenic cells
- Osteoblasts (correct)
- Osteoclasts
Where are osteoprogenitor cells found in bone tissue?
Where are osteoprogenitor cells found in bone tissue?
- In the inner layer of periosteum (correct)
- In the lacunae
- In the endosteum
- In channels with blood vessels
What is the function of osteocytes in bone tissue?
What is the function of osteocytes in bone tissue?
- Starting the calcification process
- Secreting non collagenous proteins
- Maintaining bone tissue metabolism (correct)
- Forming the matrix
