Which of the following typically occurs when bones experience an increase in load?
A) Osteocytes become more active dissolving unhealthy bone.
B) Bone fibers become more compact, increasing tensile strength
C) Osteocytes become more active creating new bone.
D) The deposition of calcium salts increases, which increases compressional strength.

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When bones experience an increase in load, osteocytes become more active and trabeculae (spongy bone) thickens as new bone is deposited, increasing the strength of the bone in response to the increased demand. This process is called bone modeling. Option A is incorrect because osteocytes help maintain and repair healthy bone, rather than dissolving unhealthy bone. Option B is incorrect because osteoblasts play a role in compacting bone fibers, but it is not a direct response to an increase in load. Option D is incorrect because calcium salts are already present in bone and do not increase as a direct response to an increase in load.

Which of the Following Typically Occurs When Bones Experience an Increase