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malfutka [58]
3 years ago
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16. What is osteoporosis? How can it affect bones? Why is calcium important to bones?

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storchak [24]3 years ago
8 0
<span>a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D</span>
brilliants [131]3 years ago
4 0
Osteoporosis is <span>a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes. </span>Our bones store calcium in addition to providing support for our bodies.
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