Multiple choice

Which among the following cells have the potential to live as long as the organism itself?

  1. Osteoblasts

  2. Osteoid

  3. Chondroblast

  4. Osteoclast

  5. Osteocyte
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Explanation

An osteocyte, a star-shaped cell, is the most commonly found cell in mature bone, and can live as long as the organism itself. Although osteocytes are relatively inert cells, they are capable of molecular synthesis and modification, as well as transmission of signals over long distances, in a way similar to the nervous system.

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