Which of the Following Statements About the Changes in Bone

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the changes in bone mass and density is true?

• A) The loss of bone is faster for men than it is for women.
• B) By the end of early adulthood, bones break more easily and heal more slowly.
• C) Peak functioning of the body's joints occurs in the sixties.
• D) Women lose bone mass twice as fast as men do.

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