Which Statement Is True About the Aging Skeleton

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the aging skeleton?

• A) Bones become more porous with age.
• B) Bones narrow with age, as new cells accumulate.
• C) With age, the mineral content of bones increases.
• D) Men's reserve of bone minerals is lower than women's.

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