Which Factor Would Result in a Reduced Risk of Osteoporosis

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which factor would result in a reduced risk of osteoporosis?

• A)increased osteoclast activity in the post-menopausal period.
• B)decreased osteoclast activity in the post-menopausal period.
• C)decreased osteoblast activity during youth,resulting in increased peak bone mass.
• D)increased osteoclast activity during youth,resulting in increased peak bone mass.

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Polypeptide Chain

A linear organic polymer consisting of a large number of amino-acid residues bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule.

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