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1
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what is bone remodeling?

A

the purposeful removal of bone by osteoclasts and/or the laying down of new bone by osteoblasts

2
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the change of woven bone to lamellar bone is an example of what?

A

bone remodeling

3
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the process of growing bone from small to larger, formation of new osteons, or changes in bone shape is an example of what?

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bone remodeling

4
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what will happen to a bone when it adjusts to stress?

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bone remodeling

5
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bone might be remodelled when levels of bl _____ are out of homeostasis

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Ca++