The process where osteocytes remove a small amount of surrounding matrix to regulate systemic calcium levels is called:
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Correct answer: Osteocytic osteolysis
Osteocytic osteolysis is a process where osteocytes resorb a thin layer of matrix from the walls of their lacunae. This mechanism allows for rapid, fine-tuned mobilization of calcium into the blood.
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