_____________ is a decrease in bone mass that results in a thinning and weakening of the bone

a. contracture
b. exostosis
c. osteoporosis
d. fibromyalgia


c
Explanation:
a. contracture is not a decrease in bone mass that results in a thinning and weakening of the bone
b. exostosis: is not a decrease in bone mass that results in a thinning and weakening of the bone
c. osteoporosis: correct
d. fibromyalgia: is not a decrease in bone mass that results in a thinning and weakening of the bone

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