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Assertion: Osteoporosis is characterised by increase in bone mass. Reason: Its common cause is increased level of oestrogen.
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It's a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, especially women who have gone through menopause. This is because the hormone oestrogen, which protects against bone loss, decreases sharply when women reach menopause. Show more…
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