Question

During fetal development, cells from the blood can enter a membranous area that will become the frontal bone. These cells eventually become osteoblasts and osteocytes. These cells are called:_______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Osteochondral Progenitor cells

Explanation:

Osteochondral Progenitor cells are cells that can form a specific type of tissue. These cells form cells that can give rise to the bone and its components, especially fibers. These Progenitor cells originate from the mesenchymal stem cells.

The cells which form the bone are known as the osteoblasts and the cell which forms the fiber is known as the chondroblasts.

Thus, Osteochondral Progenitor cells is correct.