OSMT (Ontario Society of Medical Technologists) Practice Exam

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Which of the following are bone cells that absorb and remove unwanted bone tissue?

fossa
osteoblast
osteoclast
exotosis

The correct answer is: osteoclast

The correct answer is osteoclast. Osteoclasts are specialized cells that play a critical role in the process of bone resorption, which involves breaking down bone tissue and facilitating the removal of unwanted or damaged bone. This process is essential for maintaining the balance of bone remodeling, allowing the body to adapt to stresses, repair injuries, and maintain overall bone health. Other options do not accurately represent the function of bone cells involved in the absorption and removal of bone tissue. For example, osteoblasts are responsible for the formation of new bone, contributing to bone density and structure, but they do not remove bone tissue. Similarly, a fossa refers to a depression or hollow in a bone, and exostosis describes a benign growth on the surface of a bone, neither of which are types of bone cells involved in bone resorption.