With regard to bone changes and gender,:
A) men tend to lose more bone mass than women as they age.
B) men tend to develop kyphosis more so than women.
C) bone mineral density declines mostly because of estrogen levels declining.
D) bone mineral density declines mostly because of a loss of testosterone.

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Bone mineral density primarily declines due to a decrease in estrogen levels, especially noticeable in women post-menopause, when estrogen levels significantly drop, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis.

With Regard to Bone Changes and Gender