The simultaneous process of adding new bone and removing previously formed bone is called ________.
A) internal callus formation
B) endochondral ossification
C) osteomalacia
D) bone remodeling
E) intramembranous ossification

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The simultaneous process of adding new bone and removing previously formed bone is called bone remodeling. This is a continuous process that helps maintain the integrity of the skeleton and adapt it to changing mechanical stresses. The other answer choices are related to specific aspects of bone development or disease, but do not accurately describe the process of bone remodeling.

The Simultaneous Process of Adding New Bone and Removing Previously