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M2: Cell types
Bone Cells
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Osteocytes
are
star-shaped
bone cells that make up the majority of bone tissue
osteocytes
are the most common cells in mature bone. They control the function of bone cells called
osteoblasts
and
osteoclasts
Osteoblasts
are cells with single
nuclei
that synthesize new bone
Osteoblasts
function in organized groups of connected cells called
osteons
to form the organic and mineral matrix of bone
osteons
form the
organic
and
mineral
matrix of the bone
Neutrophyls
(make up
62
% of leukocytes) are the
most
numerous
white blood cells,They phagocytize single-celled bacteria and fungi in the blood.