Mechanical Stress of Bones, Such as That Caused by Weight

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mechanical stress of bones, such as that caused by weight lifting, is detected by

• A) osteocytes, which then communicate to osteoblasts to increase synthesis of osteoid.
• B) osteoclasts, which then communicate to osteocytes to increase the size of lacunae.
• C) chondrocytes, which then trigger osteoblasts to increase bone in a lengthwise fashion.
• D) osteoblasts, which then communicate to osteocytes and osteoclasts to deposit more hydroxyapatite.