Question

question 11 (mandatory) (1 point) which disease reduces bone density and causes the bones to become brittle? osteoporosis atherosclerosis hypertension diabetes.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Osteoporosis: A disease characterized by reduced bone density and brittle bones.
• Atherosclerosis: Affects blood vessels, not bones.
• Hypertension: A condition of high blood pressure, unrelated to bone density.
• Diabetes: Affects blood sugar, not directly bone density in this characteristic way.

Answer:

A. osteoporosis