The effect of mechanical stress on a bone is to
A) make it weaker.
B) prompt the formation of new bone.
C) cause the development of osteoporosis.
D) reduce a bone's calcium content.
E) cause osteoarthritis.

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Mechanical stress on a bone stimulates the process of bone remodeling, leading to the formation of new bone tissue, thereby strengthening the bone.

The Effect of Mechanical Stress on a Bone Is to