Bone-forming cells are called

A) chondrocytes.
B) blood cells.
C) osteoclasts.
D) osteocytes.
E) osteoblasts.

Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue, enabling the body to reshape, repair, and absorb calcium from bone.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation, playing a key role in bone growth and repair.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and communicate with other bone cells to help regulate bone density.