When Cancellous Bone Is Put Under Mechanical Stress, It Responds

question 140

True/False

When cancellous bone is put under mechanical stress, it responds by remodeling its trabeculae in a different direction and by increasing their diameter.

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Definitions:

Blood PH

Refers to the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, vital for maintaining homeostasis in the human body.

Renin

An enzyme produced by the kidneys that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.

Juxtamedullary Nephrons

Specialized nephrons in the kidneys that play a crucial role in concentrating urine and are located near the boundary of the cortex and medulla.

Cortical Nephrons

Nephrons located in the kidney's cortex, characterized by shorter loops of Henle, playing a key role in filtering blood and urine formation.