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Which of the following decreases bone health in the elderly, increasing the risks involved in falling?
  1. Osteoblasts break down bone cells faster in older age groups.
  2. Resorption slows down with advancing age.
  3. Bone remodeling ceases after menopause.
  4. Bone formation is outpaced by resorption, causing decreased bone density.
Explanation
Answer: D - Bone formation is outpaced by resorption in the elderly, causing decreased bone density and an increase in the risks associated with falling.
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