If cyclical mechanical stress on a long bone is reduced due to prolonged bed rest, which consequence follows regarding bone remodeling?

💡 Explanation

Reduced mechanical stress inhibits osteoblast activity while osteoclast activity continues, leading to bone resorption, because bone adapts to stress; therefore, bone mineral density decreases, rather than remaining constant as osteoclast activity increases, resulting in weaker bones.

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