When a Bone Is Repeatedly Loaded with Low-Level Forces Over

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a bone is repeatedly loaded with low-level forces over an extended period of time,fatigue fractures may occur within the bone.This is due to:

• A) Increased stiffness,decreased yield strength,increased permanent deformation
• B) Decreased stiffness,increased yield strength,no effect on deformation
• C) Decreased stiffness,decreased yield strength,increased permanent deformation
• D) Increased stiffness,increased yield strength,no effect on deformation

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