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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 characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.
Reason (R) :
Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Answers (1)
Estragon is important for bone growth and maturation. It is also important for overall bone turnover. Hence, in the post-menopausal stage, bones become brittle or chances of osteoporosis increase. (As estrogen levels decrease after menopause).
Osteoporosis is decreased bone mass So the Assertion is correct but the Reason is wrong.
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