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osteoporosis results from which of the following? a decline in osteoblast activity while osteoclast activity cont a decline in osteoclast activity while osteoblast activity cont an increase in osteocyte activity while osteoblast activity co an increase in osteocyte activity while osteoclast activity co
Osteoblasts build bone, osteoclasts break it down. In osteoporosis, bone loss occurs. If osteoblast activity declines (less bone building) and osteoclast activity continues (normal or increased bone breakdown), net bone loss happens. Osteocytes are mature bone cells; their activity change isn't the primary cause here.
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A. A decline in osteoblast activity while osteoclast activity cont