Older Adults Sometimes Suffer from a Condition That Makes Their

question 55

Multiple Choice

Older adults sometimes suffer from a condition that makes their bones more hollow and more brittle and may lead to a bent or stooped posture. This condition is called:

• A) arthritis
• B) atherosclerosis
• C) muscular atrophy
• D) osteoporosis

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