The strongest genetic influence on the development of osteoporosis is:
a. the maximum bone mass that can be attained during growth.
b. its influence over the absorption rate of vitamin A

c. its influence over the amount of bone lost in early adulthood.
d. its effect on estrogen production in young women.
e. its influence over absorbing and employing vitamin D.


a

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