A Chronic,progressive Disease of Bone Characterized by Loss of Bone

question 15

Multiple Choice

A chronic,progressive disease of bone characterized by loss of bone density and bone strength and resulting in increased fracture risk is called _____.

• A)rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• B)osteoporosis
• C)brittle bone disease
• D)osteosarcoma

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