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What is the term used for the bone building cells?
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Osteoblast.
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Osteoclast.
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Osteocyte.
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Ossification.
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Osteoblasts are the bone building cells responsible for the formation and mineralization of bone tissue. They are involved in the production of new bone and play a crucial role in bone growth, remodeling, and repair. Osteoblasts produce and secrete proteins and other substances that form the organic matrix of bone, which is then mineralized with calcium and other minerals to create solid bone tissue.