Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular

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

Options

(a) Muscular dystrophy – age related shortening or muscles
(b) Osteoporosis – decrease in bone mass and higher chance of fractures with advancing age
(c) Myasthenia gravis – Auto immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
(d) Gout – inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

Correct Answer:

Osteoporosis – decrease in bone mass and higher chance of fractures with advancing age

Explanation:

Major causative factors of osteoporosis are imbalances of hormones like calcitonin of thyroid, parathormone of parathyroids, and sex hormones and deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D.

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