Which of the Following Does Not Occur as You Age

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not occur as you age?

• A) The bone matrix becomes more brittle due to the reduction in the collagen to mineral ratio.
• B) The total amount of matrix in bone decreases.
• C) Osteoclast activity outstrips osteoblast activity.
• D) There is a decreased likelihood of bone fractures.
• E) The production of synovial fluid decreases.

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