When Stress Is Applied to a Bone

question 33

Multiple Choice

When stress is applied to a bone,

• A) the bone becomes thin and brittle.
• B) osteoclast activity increases.
• C) the bone compensates by becoming thinner in the region of stress.
• D) the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts.
• E) it usually breaks.

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