Sallie has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and is asking about the "once a month" pill to treat her condition. How do bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis?
A) By selectively activating estrogen pathways in the bone
B) By reducing bone resorption by inhibiting parathyroid hormone (PTH)
C) By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
D) By increasing PTH production
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