Question

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select the correct answer.
which disease reduces bone density and causes the bones to become brittle?
a. atherosclerosis
b. diabetes
c. hypertension
d. osteoporosis

Explanation:

• Atherosclerosis affects blood vessels, not bones.
• Diabetes impacts blood sugar and various body systems but not bone density in the described way.
• Hypertension is high blood pressure, unrelated to bone density.
• Osteoporosis is defined by reduced bone density and brittle bones.

Answer:

D. osteoporosis