Q: What is the age-related disorder that causes the gradual loss of bone density and strength?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Figure 7.22 Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder that causes the gradual loss of bone density and strength. When the thoracic vertebrae are affected, there can be a gradual collapse of the vertebrae. This results in kyphosis, an excessive curvature of the thoracic region.

 Choices:

- mitosis

- arthritis

- fibrosis

- osteoporosis


A:
osteoporosis