Osteoporosis is characterized by
A) reduced bone mass as a result of diminished laying down of the organic matrix of bone.
B) abnormal bone calcification.
C) hypocalcemia.
D) both (a) and (b) above.
E) all of these answers.

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Osteoporosis is primarily characterized by reduced bone mass due to diminished laying down of the organic matrix of bone, leading to fragile bones. It is not directly associated with abnormal bone calcification or hypocalcemia.

Osteoporosis Is Characterized by