Wolff's law is concerned with_________ .
A) the function of bone being dependent on shape
B) vertical growth of bones being dependent on age
C) the thickness and shape of a bone being dependent on stresses placed upon it
D) the diameter of the bone being dependent on the ratio of osteoblasts to osteoclasts

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Wolff's law states that an individual bone adjusts its strength in response to the stress placed upon it. This means that the thickness and shape of a bone will change according to the amount of stress it experiences. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. The other choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the principle behind Wolff's law.

Wolff's Law Is Concerned With_________