Question

Patrick is a 16 year old boy whose body has stopped producing osteoclasts. What does this mean for his bones? What other parts of his body will be affected by this?

Answer 1

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced.

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