When stress is applied to a bone,
A) the bone becomes thin and brittle.
B) osteoclast activity increases.
C) the bone compensates by becoming thinner in the region of stress.
D) the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts.
E) it usually breaks.

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When stress is applied to a bone, the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts, which are cells responsible for bone formation. This process helps in strengthening the bone in response to stress.

When Stress Is Applied to a Bone