Considering the pathophysiology of osteoporosis,what is the action of the receptor RANK after being activated by receptor activator of nuclear factor kß ligand (RANKL) ?
A) RANK increases osteoclast apoptosis.
B) RANK activates and prolongs osteoblast survival.
C) RANK activates osteoprotegerin (OPG) .
D) RANK activates and prolongs osteoclast survival.
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