Question

Osteoporosis, an age related disease of skeletal system, may occue due to
A. immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue
B. high concentration of `Ca^(++)` and `Na^(+)`
C. decreased level of oestrogen
D. accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints

Answer 1

Correct Answer - c
Osteoporosis is caused by decreased level of oestrogen. It causes both the early and late forms of osteoporosis in post menopausal women. Osteporosis is thinning or weaking of bones which makes them fragile and more likely to break. Women have low estrogen level when they are transitioning through menophase. Hence, option (c ) is correct.