Name the primary cell types involved in bone remodeling and outline their roles.

• A. Osteoblasts form bone; osteoclasts resorb bone; osteocytes maintain bone matrix and coordinate remodeling within lacunae.
• B. Osteoclasts form bone; osteoblasts resorb bone; osteocytes maintain matrix.
• C. Osteoblasts form bone; osteoclasts resorb bone; osteocytes maintain bone matrix and coordinate remodeling within lacunae.
• D. Osteocytes form bone; osteoblasts maintain matrix; osteoclasts coordinate remodeling.

Answer: (C)