What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

A) They form blood cells.
B) They dissolve bone to release calcium salts into the blood.
C) They are the stem cells of bone tissue.
D) They are isolated within the bone matrix, and they function in bone homeostasis.
E) They form bone by depositing bone matrix.

Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue, playing an essential role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Calcium Salts

Inorganic compounds found in bones and teeth, critical for maintaining their hardness and strength.

Bone Tissue

A hard, dense connective tissue forming the structure of the skeleton and providing support and protection for the body.