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Bone strength in later life depends on:
 a. the increased calcium absorption in the elderly.
 b. the increased production of estrogen after menopause.
  c. reducing physical activity to protect bones.
 d. the formation of dense bones during youth.
 e. smoking and alcohol consumption.

Question 2

Osteoporosis is most often associated with:
 a. heavier body weights.
  b. underweight.
 c. higher body fatness.
 d. exercise.
 e. being male.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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