Because They Resist Stretch, the ________ Fibers Provide the Tensile

Question

Because they resist stretch, the ________ fibers provide the tensile strength of bone.
A) calcium phosphate
B) hydroxyapatite
C) sodium phosphate
D) collagen
E) calcium hydroxide

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers provide the tensile strength of bone by resisting stretch. Calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite provide bone with its hardness and rigidity, while sodium phosphate and calcium hydroxide are not major components of bone tissue.