Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.I. In man, vertebral column has 33 bones organized as 28 bones.II. Pelvic girdle is made up of two fused bones only.III. Osteoporosis is characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of the bone.

  1. I is correct

  2. II is correct

  3. III is correct

  4. I is incorrect
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Osteoporosis is a disease, in which bones loses minerals and fibres from its matrix. Imbalances of hormones like calcitonin, parathyroid and sex hormones, deficiencies of calcium and vitamin-D are the main causes of osteoporosis.

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