Q. Consider the following statements. In man, vertebral column has 33 bones organized as 28 bones. Pelvic girdle is made up of two fused bones only. Osteoporosis is characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of the bone.
A) I is correct
B) II is correct
C) III is correct
D) I is incorrect
Explanation
Osteoporosis is a disease, in which bones loses minerals and fibres from its matrix. Imbalances of hormones like calcitonin, parathyroid and sex hormones, deficiencies of calcium and vitamin-D are the main causes of osteoporosis.
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.