Question

According to Wolff's law, where does bone deposition occur most actively?

(A) Equal to bone resorption.
(B) Always greater than bone resorption.
(C) Least active in the region of greatest stress.
(D) Most active in the region of greatest stress.

Answer 1

Bone deposition occurs most actively in the region of greatest stress according to Wolff's law.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bone remodeling is a process in which old or damaged bone is resorbed by osteoclasts and new bone is laid down by osteoblasts. According to Wolff's law, bone deposition occurs most actively in the region of greatest stress.