When Stress Is Applied to a Bone

question 43

Multiple Choice

When stress is applied to a bone,

• A) the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts.
• B) osteoclast activity increases and osteoblast activity decreases.
• C) the bone becomes thin and brittle and ultimately fractures.
• D) the bone compensates by becoming thinner in the region of stress.
• E) blood supply through the nutrient artery diminishes and thus remodeling proceeds at a much slower rate.

---

Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain made in a transaction or through business operations after subtracting all expenses.

Marginal Revenue Product

The extra income produced through the use of an additional unit of a resource, like labor or capital.

Wage Rate

The amount of compensation or payment in terms of money received by an employee from an employer in exchange for work or services.

Repair People

Professionals specialized in fixing or mending machinery, equipment, or structures to ensure proper function and reliability.