NEET Zoology Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System Assertion Reason Question
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 chance 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 :
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass, but it is commonly caused by decreased estrogen levels, not increased.
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