Because they are strong and relatively inflexible, ________ enable bone to withstand the stress of compression.
A) collagen fibers
B) calcium phosphate crystals
C) reticular fibers
D) osteocytes
E) osteoclasts

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Calcium phosphate crystals are the main mineral component of bone tissue and provide hardness and strength to withstand the stress of compression. Collagen fibers provide flexibility and resistance to tension, while reticular fibers are involved in connecting bone tissue to other tissues. Osteocytes and osteoclasts are cells involved in bone growth and remodeling.

Because They Are Strong and Relatively Inflexible, ________ Enable Bone