Which of the following statements concerning bone cells is correct?
A)Osteoclasts are cells that make new bone cells.
B)Chondrocytes are bone cells that are affected by prolactin-inhibiting hormone.
C) Osteoclasts are the bone cell types that dissolve bone.
D) Osteoblasts are mature, nongrowing bone.

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Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down or dissolving bone tissue, while osteoblasts are responsible for building new bone tissue.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Bone Cells Is Correct