Question

Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system.

• A. Muscular dystrophy - age-related shortening of muscles
• B. Osteoporosis-decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
• C. Myasthenia gravis - autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
• D. Gout - inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

Answer 1

The correct option is B Osteoporosis-decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age

Osteoporosis is an age-related disease in which bones lose minerals and fibers from the matrix causing decreased bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age. Major causative factors of osteoporosis are the imbalance of hormones like calcitonin of thyroid, parathormone of parathyroids. Sex hormones and deficiencies of calcium and vitamins.