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The leading cause of broken bones in women is
 
  a. osteoarthritis.
  b. osteoporosis.
  c. vitamin E deficiency.
  d. inheriting a predisposition for fragile bones.

Question 2

Women are especially susceptible to severe bone degeneration characterized by loss of bone mass and increased bone porosity. This condition is called
 
  a. osteoarthritis.
  b. osteoporosis.
  c. bone atrophy.
  d. dendritic spreading.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

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ANSWER: b





 

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