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Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?

  • Osteoblasts
  • Myocytes
  • Osteoclasts (correct)
  • Chondrocytes

What is the name of the law that describes the nature of bone remodeling regarding stresses?

  • Boyle's Law
  • Newton's Law
  • Archimedes' Law
  • Wolff's Law (correct)

What is the primary function of bone remodeling?

  • To produce new blood cells
  • To maintain the structural integrity of the skeletal system (correct)
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To digest food

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Bone Remodeling

  • Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption, breaking down and absorbing bone tissue.

Bone Remodeling Mechanisms

  • Wolff's Law describes the adaptive response of bone to mechanical stresses, where bone is resorbed in areas of low stress and formed in areas of high stress.

Functions of Bone Remodeling

  • The primary function of bone remodeling is to maintain skeletal integrity and repair microdamage, ensuring the bone remains strong and functional.

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