Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.

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Q.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as reason (R). [2022]

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 appropriate answer from the options given below:

1 Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

2 (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

3 (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

4 Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Ans.
(2)

Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause for osteoporosis.

Solution

1 Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

2 (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

3 (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

4 Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Ans.
(2)

Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause for osteoporosis.

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Solution

1 Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

2 (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

3 (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

4 Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Ans. (2) Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause for osteoporosis.

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Ans.
(2)

Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause for osteoporosis.