The Ongoing Process of Tearing Down and Rebuilding Bone Matrix

Question

The ongoing process of tearing down and rebuilding bone matrix is called
A) restoration.
B) osteolysis.
C) resorption.
D) ossification.
E) remodeling.

Accepted Answer

The ongoing process of tearing down and rebuilding bone matrix is known as bone remodeling. This process is essential for maintaining bone strength and structure and involves the resorption of old bone tissue and the formation of new bone tissue. Choices A, B, C, and D are not as accurate because restoration implies the return of bone tissue to its original form, osteolysis refers specifically to the breakdown of bone tissue, resorption only refers to the breakdown of existing bone tissue without the rebuilding of new tissue, and ossification refers to the process of bone formation during development or healing, but not necessarily involving the removal of existing tissue.