Because they are strong and relatively inflexible, ________ enable bone to withstand the stress of compression.
A) collagen fibers
B) calcium phosphate crystals
C) reticular fibers
D) osteocytes
E) osteoclasts
Ans: B) calcium phosphate crystals
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