KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 77 · KROK (Dentistry)
Calcification of the intercellular substance of bone tissue is accompanied by the deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals along the collagen fibers. This process requires the presence of alkaline phosphatase in the intercellular substance. What cell produces this enzyme?
- A. Osteocyte
- B. Chondroblast
- C. Chondrocyte
- D. Osteoclast
- E. Osteoblast
Hint
Think about which bone cell builds new matrix (osteoid) and then initiates its mineralization.
The answer, the explanation and a note on every option are available once you log in. The account is free: topic tests, a mock exam, mistake review and statistics.