Which statement best describes why estrogen may contribute to osteoporosis?
A) Estrogen is a steroid hormone that interferes with calcium resorption.
B) A decrease in estrogen stimulates an increase in osteoblast activity due to the activation of 1,25- (OH2) D3.
C) A decrease in estrogen causes a corresponding decrease in interleukin- 6 that then lowers calcium levels.
D) A decrease in estrogen stimulates the production of interleukin- 6 that then stimulates osteoclast activity.
E) A decrease in estrogen stimulates calcitonin secretion from the pituitary gland.
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