Wolff's Law governs the circumstances that cause density of this tissue to increase or decrease. Precursors to this tissue are generated at the epiphyseal (EPP-ih-FIZZ-ee-uhl) plate. Since estrogen causes cells that resorb this tissue to undergo apoptosis, this tissue becomes noticeably weaker in post-menopausal (men-oh-"PAWS"-uhl) women. Blood is supplied to this tissue through Haversian (huh-VER-zee-uhn) canals, and the
Wolff's Law governs the circumstances that cause density of this tissue to increase or decrease. Precursors to this tissue are generated at the epiphyseal (EPP-ih-FIZZ-ee-uhl) plate. Since estrogen causes cells that resorb this tissue to undergo apoptosis, this tissue becomes noticeably weaker in post-menopausal (men-oh-"PAWS"-uhl) women. Blood is supplied to this tissue through Haversian (huh-VER-zee-uhn) canals, and the hydroxyapatite ("high"-DROX-ee-APP-uh-tite) in this tissue's matrix is a major site of calcium storage. For 10 points, name this tissue that comprises the majority of the skeleton.
Wolff's Law governs the circumstances that cause density of this tissue to increase or decrease.
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