Significant loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures associated with aging is termed:

a. osteopenia
b. osteomalacia
c. osteoporosis
d. osteopropensia


Answer: c. osteoporosis

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What will be an ideal response?

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b. degradation rate.
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e. perseverance.

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1.True 2.False

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