Aging results in an increased risk for the development of osteoporosis due to
A) bone calcium increasing as we grow older.
B) increased metabolism of vitamin
C) a decrease in the production of hormones, which makes bone more sensitive to osteoclasts.
D) increased protein consumption.
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