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Modeling

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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In the context of bone tissue and the skeletal system, modeling refers to the process by which bones are shaped or reshaped through growth, which involves bone formation and resorption. This biological mechanism allows bones to adapt to stress or injury by altering their mass and distribution of bone tissue.

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