When a fracture begins to heal, one type of bone cell moves into the fracture site and tears down the damaged bone tissue. Which of the following does this?
A) Osteoclasts
B) Osteoblasts
C) Osteons
D) Matrix cells
E) Osteocytes

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Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down bone tissue, which is a crucial step in the process of bone healing. They remove the damaged or old bone tissue, allowing for the formation of new bone tissue by osteoblasts.

When a Fracture Begins to Heal, One Type of Bone