The factor(s) that determine where bone matrix is to be remodeled is (are) ________.
A) sex hormones
B) growth hormone
C) stress of gravity and pull of muscles on the skeleton
D) parathyroid hormone (PTH)
E) calcium level of the blood

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The stress of gravity and the pull of muscles on the skeleton are the factors that determine where bone matrix is to be remodeled. This is known as Wolff's law, which states that bone shape and density are determined by the mechanical stresses placed upon it.

The Factor(s) That Determine Where Bone Matrix Is to Be