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    Early in Life, Osteoblasts Work Faster Than Osteoclasts So Bone
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Early in Life, Osteoblasts Work Faster Than Osteoclasts So Bone

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Early in life, osteoblasts work faster than osteoclasts so bone is building up. At "midlife," their activity is about equal. But later on in life, the osteoclasts work faster than the osteoblasts leading to a decrease in bone mass.

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