Q. 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 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.
A) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Explanation
[Solution] Osteoporosis involves decreased bone mass and higher fracture risk; it is commonly caused by decreased (not increased) estrogen levels. Answer (4).
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