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.
C)the bone becomes thin and brittle.
D)the bone compensates by becoming thinner in the region of stress.
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, leading to bone strengthening in that area.

When Stress Is Applied to a Bone