Which of the following are bone forming cells? a) Osteocytes b) Osteoblasts c) Osteoclasts d) None of these

Question: 

Which of the following are bone forming cells? 

a) Osteocytes 

b) Osteoblasts 

c) Osteoclasts 

d) None of these

Answer:

Correct option: b) Osteoblasts

Explanation:

Osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteoclasts are the three cell types involved in the development, growth and remodeling of bones. Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, osteocytes are mature bone cells and osteoclasts break down and reabsorb bone. There are two types of ossification: intramembranous and endochondral.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b) "Osteoblasts".