Osteoblasts vs Osteoclasts
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- Osteoblasts vs Osteoclasts
- Osteoblasts
- Forms new bone by secreting collagen and inorganic compounds that serve as foundation/matrix for bone formation (osteoid)
- Consumes calcium to mineralize bone
- Osteocytes
- Communicate with other bone cells to help maintain bone
- Exchange nutrients and waste materials with blood through Haversian and Volkmann’s canals
- Osteoclasts
- Resorb bone matrix
- Releases calcium into blood
- Osteoblasts