Which Characteristic of Bone Confers Its Adaptive Potential

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of bone confers its adaptive potential?

• A) That it combines 'strength with lightness'
• B) Its capacity for remodelling
• C) The open structure of trabecular bone
• D) The dense, ivory-like nature of cortical bone

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