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Why do bones become osteoporotic in some people? (What, specifically, is happening in

the bones themselves?)

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the bone gets destroyed
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The bone is being destroyed by osteoclasts faster than it can be rebuilt by osteoblasts. A lot of factors can contribute but osteoporosis affects mostly post-menopausal women due to their hormone levels

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