Wolff's Law Flashcards
1
Q
Bone _____ and ______ are influenced by the _________ and ___________ of forces that are applied to them
A
size, shape; forces, magnitude
2
Q
How do bones reshape themselves when stress is placed upon them?
A
Use of osteoblasts and osteoclasts
3
Q
Osteoblasts
A
build up bone
4
Q
Osteoclasts
A
break down bone
5
Q
Bone ______ increases over time with increased stress
A
mass
6
Q
What type of exercise should older individuals with osteoporosis do?
A
Weight bearing exercises
