Mechanical unloading of bone (e.g., in spaceflight) leads to which change in osteocyte signaling?
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Correct answer: Increased sclerostin production
In the absence of mechanical strain, osteocytes increase their production of sclerostin. This leads to a decrease in osteoblast activity and contributes to the bone loss (osteopenia) associated with unloading.
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