How does the aging process affect the bone remodeling cycle, and what implications does this have for fracture healing and recovery in older individuals?
a) Aging decreases bone resorption and increases bone formation, leading to faster fracture healing in older individuals.
b) Aging increases bone resorption and decreases bone formation, leading to slower fracture healing in older individuals.
c) Aging has no significant impact on the bone remodeling cycle or fracture healing in older individuals.
d) Aging decreases bone resorption but has no effect on bone formation, resulting in delayed fracture healing in older individuals.