Which of the following statements about the changes in bone mass and density is true?

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Women lose bone mass at a faster rate than men do. This is because women generally have lower bone density to begin with and also experience hormonal changes that further contribute to bone loss. By the age of 65, women have lost twice as much bone mass as men. Option A is incorrect as women experience faster bone loss than men. Option B is incorrect as bone mass and density generally reach peak levels by early adulthood and then gradually decline. Option C is incorrect as joint functioning typically declines with age, not peak in the sixties.

Which of the Following Statements About the Changes in Bone