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Osteoporosis is characterized by Select one: A. defective collagen production. B. keratinization and death of epithelial cells. C. loss of bone mass and structure. D. immature red blood cells that lack hemoglobin.

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The correct answer is D. immature red blood cells that lack hemoglobin
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Answer: Option C

Osteoporosis is characterized by loss of bone mass and structure.

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Osteoporosis or porus bone is a disease that is characterized by loss of bone mass and structural decay of bone tissue which lead to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist and also bone fragility. The major causes of osteoporosis is lact of hormones in humans. Lact of oestrogen in woman and lack of androgen in man lead to osteoporosis.

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