Which Statement About Age-Related Bone Loss Is True

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement about age-related bone loss is true?

• A)It occurs primarily in females.
• B)It is not typically associated with any dietary changes.
• C)Age related bone loss proceeds at ~0.3-0.5% per year.
• D)It is usually related to over-activation of vitamin D in the kidney.

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Definitions:

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Mastectomy

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