In the context of the drugs used to treat bone disorders, which of the following is true of bisphosphonates?
A. Bisphosphonates are used to stimulate bone resorption in men and women.
B. Bisphosphonates are analogs of endogenous pyrophosphates that have a special attraction to calcium in bones.
C. Bisphosphonates are well absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.
D. The nitrogen-bisphosphonates have lesser resorption inhibition potency than non-nitrogen bisphosphonates.
Answer: B
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