When a 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture she is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is:
a. increased androgen levels.
b. decreased estrogen levels.
c. strenuous exercise.
d. excessive dietary calcium.
ANS: B
Osteoporosis can be attributed to decreased estrogen levels. Osteoporosis is not attributed to in-creased androgen levels, excessive exercise, or excessive dietary calcium.
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