Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 6 - Bones and Skeletal Tissues - Review Questions - Page 197: 20

Answer

Two control loops regulate the remodeling of the bone. One is a negative feedback of the hormonal mechanism that maintains blood, Ca2+, and the other involves mechanical and gravitational forces acting on the skeleton.

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This answer can be verified on page 187 under "Control of Remodeling".
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