In osteoporosis, the receptor activator of nuclear factor kB (RANK) activates what?
A)Osteoclast apoptosis
B)Osteoblast survival
C)Osteoprotegerin
D)Osteoclast survival

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RANKL activates the receptor RANK, which is expressed on osteoclasts and their precursors and suppresses apoptosis, which leads to activation and the prolongation of osteoclast survival. Apoptosis, osteoblast survival, and osteoprotegerin are not affected.

In Osteoporosis, the Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor KB (RANK)