Question

Which of the following are the bone cells that surround themselves with a mineral matrix?

osteocytes
megakarocytes
sarcomeres
correct answer is not given

Answer 1

Osteocytes are bone cells within a mineral matrix. “Osteo” comes from the Latin word for bone and “cytes” comes from the Latin word for cell.

Megakaryocytes are present in the bone marrow and are the precursor to platelets.

Sarcomeres are a functional unit of muscle fibers.