Multiple Choice
Which of the following typically occurs when bones experience an increase in load?
A) Osteocytes become more active dissolving unhealthy bone.
B) Bone fibers become more compact, increasing tensile strength
C) Osteocytes become more active creating new bone.
D) The deposition of calcium salts increases, which increases compressional strength.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q17: Mature osteoblasts that have become entrapped in
Q18: Bone lengthening stops when<br>A) all of the
Q19: The condition in which bones lose so
Q20: The infant's skull contains areas of fibrous
Q21: A fracture in a diseased or weakened
Q23: How does physical exercise affect bone?<br>A) It
Q24: Bone formation begins at about<br>A) 6 months'
Q25: Spongy bone consists of a latticework of
Q26: Which statement about endochondral ossification is correct?<br>A)
Q27: The medullary cavity in most adults is