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What is the primary function of bone in the body?
Locomotion and support
Which type of cells are largely known for their bone forming function?
Osteoblasts
What percentage of the total resident bone cells do osteoblasts comprise?
4–6%
Which type of cells are the most abundant and long-lived cells in bone?
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What is the mineralized connective tissue that exhibits four types of cells?
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What is the lifespan of osteocytes, the most abundant cells in bone?
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What type of cells are osteoclasts?
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What percentage of the total resident bone cells are osteoblasts?
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What is the primary function of bone in the body?
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