If osteoclast activity exceeds osteoblast activity in a bone, how will bone mass be affected?

A) The bone mineral content will increase and thus bone mass will increase.
B) The bone mineral content will increase and thus bone mass will decrease.
C) The bone mineral content will decrease and thus bone mass will decrease.
D) The bone mineral content will decrease and thus bone mass will increase.
E) The bone mineral content will decrease but bone mass will not change.


Answer: C

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