Osteoporosis can result from excessive production of RANKL by osteoblasts. A molecule that directly inhibits RANKL and protects bones from osteoclast overactivity is:

A. PTH
B. osteoprotegerin
C. alkaline phosphatase
D. osteoid
E. RANK


ANS: B

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