16. What is osteoporosis? How can it affect bones? Why is calcium important to bones?

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Bernard Baldwin

4 August, 08:59

16. What is osteoporosis? How can it affect bones? Why is calcium important to bones?

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Damarion White · Answer 1

Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes. Our bones store calcium in addition to providing support for our bodies.

Raul Snyder · Answer 2

a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D