Women Experience the Symptoms of Osteoporosis More Acutely Than Men

question 1

Multiple Choice

Women experience the symptoms of osteoporosis more acutely than men.Why is this true?

• A)Women have less bone mass and produce less estrogen later in life, which accelerates calcium loss.
• B)Women have less muscle mass and don't exercise as much.
• C)Men don't produce estrogen, so they don't rely on it as much as women do.
• D)Men take in more calcium in their diet, so they can't get osteoporosis.

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