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Understanding Bone Cells: Osteoblasts & Osteocytes - Roles & Functions
Osteoblasts:
- These are cells responsible for building new bone tissue.
- They are found on the surface of the bone and secrete proteins, such as collagen, that form the matrix of the new bone.
- They also play a role in mineralisation of the bone by depositing calcium and phosphorus.
Osteocytes:
- Osteocytes are mature bone cells that are found within the bone matrix.
- They maintain the bone tissue and help regulate the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and the bone.
- They also respond to mechanical stress and can trigger the formation of new bone or the breakdown of old bone.
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