A Condition in Which Bones Become Weak and Brittle and the Sufferer

question 7

Multiple Choice

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle and the sufferer is at an increased risk for fractures is known as:

• A)hypertrophy.
• B)calcification.
• C)osteoporosis.
• D)hypoglycemia.

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