NEETBiologyLocomotion and MovementMCQ+4 / −1
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:
- 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
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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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