A homeostatic imbalance that activates these bone cells would lead to a loss of bone density.
a. osteoblasts
b. osteoclasts
c. osteocytes
d. chondroblasts

B. osteoclasts

Explanation:

Osteoclasts counters the functions of the osteoblasts. Osteoblasts help

In bone formation while the osteoclasts when activated triggers the production of digestive enzymes which dissolved the bones and reduces its density.

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