An individual fractures the right femur. The doctor instructs the individual to use crutches for 7 weeks and to avoid placing any weight on the fractured right femur.  How would bone cell activity in the opposite leg change over the 7 week periord? Be sure to include at least 2 different bone cells in your explanation.

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An individual fractures the right femur. The doctor instructs the individual to use crutches for 7 weeks and to avoid placing any weight on the fractured right femur.  How would bone cell activity in the opposite leg change over the 7 week periord?

Be sure to include at least 2 different bone cells in your explanation.

 

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