Why are estrogen agonist/antagonists preferred as preventive therapy for osteoporosis instead of pure estrogen agonists?
a. Pure estrogen agonists promote cell growth in the breast and uterus as well as in the bones.
b. Pure estrogen agonists are less effective at balancing osteoclastic and osteoblastic activity.
c. Estrogen agonists/antagonists can be used in both premenopausal women and in women after menopause.
d. Estrogen agonists/antagonists act as estrogen agonists in breast and uterine tissues and act as estrogen antagonists in bones.
ANS: A
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