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Locomotion and Movement question

2022 · Q50
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Locomotion and Movement question

2022 · Q50

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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 chance of fractures.

Reason (R) : Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A
    Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  4. D
    (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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Correct answer: C

Option (c) is the correct answer as osteoporosis is due to decreased levels of oestrogen. Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass hence, the chances of fractures increase.

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