Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fracture.Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of oestrogen.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given:
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
1. Assertion (A) is correct: Osteoporosis involves the loss of bone density, making bones brittle.2. Reason (R) is incorrect: The common cause of osteoporosis, especially in post-menopausal women, is decreased (not increased) levels of oestrogen.