A 70-Year-Old Female Presents with a Hip Fracture

question 38

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture.She is diagnosed with osteoporosis.One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is:

• A) Increased androgen levels
• B) Decreased estrogen levels
• C) Strenuous exercise
• D) Excessive dietary calcium

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