The Universal Loss of Skeletal Mass That Begins After Age

question 33

Multiple Choice

The universal loss of skeletal mass that begins after age 40

• A) is slower in women than in men.
• B) is absolutely uniform throughout the skeleton.
• C) is due to increased blood flow to bones as individuals age.
• D) reflects an imbalance in the bone-remodeling process.

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