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Topic: Skeletal system, joints and disorders· Human Physiology

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A) :Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.Reason (R) :Common cause of osteoporosis…

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

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 most appropriate answer from the options given below :

1. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

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

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

4. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 4. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Key idea: Osteoporosis is linked to a fall in estrogen, not a rise.

  • (A) is correct: osteoporosis means reduced bone mass and a greater chance of fractures.
  • (R) is wrong: a common cause is a decrease in estrogen, especially after menopause.

So (A) is correct but (R) is not: option 4.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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