If osteoclast activity exceeds osteoblast activity in a bone,how will bone mass be affected?
A)The bone mineral content will increase and thus bone mass will increase.
B)The bone mineral content will increase and thus bone mass will decrease.
C)The bone mineral content will decrease and thus bone mass will decrease.
D)The bone mineral content will decrease and thus bone mass will increase.
E)The bone mineral content will decrease but bone mass will not change.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down bone tissue, while osteoblasts are responsible for building new bone tissue. If osteoclast activity exceeds osteoblast activity, there will be more bone breakdown than bone building, leading to a decrease in bone mineral content and ultimately a decrease in bone mass. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

If Osteoclast Activity Exceeds Osteoblast Activity in a Bone,how Will