When stress is applied to a bone,
A) the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts.
B) osteoclast activity increases and osteoblast activity decreases.
C) the bone becomes thin and brittle and ultimately fractures.
D) the bone compensates by becoming thinner in the region of stress.
E) blood supply through the nutrient artery diminishes and thus remodeling proceeds at a much slower rate.

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When stress is applied to a bone, the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts. This results in the formation of new bone tissue, which helps the bone adapt and become stronger in response to the stress. This process is known as remodeling.

When Stress Is Applied to a Bone