NEETZoology-Human Health and Disease
NEET Zoology Osteoporosis Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Reason (R): Common cause of osteoporosis is increased level of estrogen.
A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, and Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, and Reason (R) is true.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Osteoporosis is caused by decreased levels of estrogen, not increased. Estrogen helps maintain bone density.
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