Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 38, Problem 11RQ
The cells responsible for bone resorption are ___________ .
- osteoclasts
- osteoblasts
- fibroblasts
- osteocytes
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Chapter 38 Solutions
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