Osteoarthritis is more common in older adults due to ____.
A) a long-term nutritional deficiency
B) a lifetime of jarring joints
C) repeatedly breaking tendons
D) gradual loss of bone mass
E) an autoimmune disorder

Question

​Osteoarthritis is more common in older adults due to ____.
A) ​a long-term nutritional deficiency
B) ​a lifetime of jarring joints
C) ​repeatedly breaking tendons
D) ​gradual loss of bone mass
E) ​an autoimmune disorder

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis is primarily caused by wear and tear on the joints over time, which can be exacerbated by a lifetime of activities that jar the joints.

​Osteoarthritis Is More Common in Older Adults Due to ____

Osteoarthritis Is More Common in Older Adults Due to ____