Osteocytes act as the primary mechanosensors of bone, detecting mechanical forces generated by activities such as walking and other forms of exercise. In response, they release signaling molecules that regulate osteoblast and osteoclast activity, promoting bone formation where stress is greatest and bone resorption where it is reduced. This ongoing remodeling process helps bones maintain their strength and adapt to changing physical demands.
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