Osteoporosis Is One of the Most Common and Serious Bone

question 25

Multiple Choice

Osteoporosis is one of the most common and serious bone diseases and is responsible for more than 2 million fractures a year.Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip,spine,and wrist,but any bone can be affected.The excessive reduction of total bone mass in osteoporosis is due to:

• A) the loss of calcified matrix and collagenous fibers.
• B) the lack of exercise and weight-bearing physical activity.
• C) the loss of estrogen and testosterone.
• D) the loss of calcium or vitamin D.

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