The Condition in Which the Bones Become More Porous, Brittle

question 90

Multiple Choice

The condition in which the bones become more porous, brittle, and fragile and are more likely to fracture is called:

• A)osteoporosis.
• B)osteomalacia.
• C)osteoneogenesis.
• D)osteogenic sarcoma.
• E)osteomyelitis.

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