The disease osteoporosis involves loss of both mineral and organic components from bones. Factors that may contribute to the development of osteoporosis include

_____ prolonged disuse of muscles.
_____ lack of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
_____ excess fat in the diet.
_____ a decline in estrogen following menopause in women.
_____ a history of extreme sport participation.


__X__ prolonged disuse of muscles.
__X__ lack of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
_____ excess fat in the diet.
__X__ a decline in estrogen following menopause in women.
_____ a history of extreme sport participation.

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