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Mimi

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What happens to bones with age?
 
  They become more porous.
  They gain strength.
  They gain calcium.
  They become less porous.

Question 2

The condition known as fragile bones is called
 
  muscular dystrophy
  cerebral palsy
  dementia
  osteoporosis


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uniquea123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

They become more porous.

Answer to Question 2

osteoporosis


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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