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Osteoporosis, an age related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to:

A $accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints$
B $immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue$
C $high concentration of C a^{++} and N a^{+}$
D $decreased level of estrogen$

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Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. In aging women, it is most commonly caused by a decreased level of estrogen.

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Osteoporosis, an age related disease of skeletal system, may occur due to:

A

accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints

B

immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue

C

high concentration of C a^{++} and N a^{+}

D

decreased level of estrogen

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