- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2022
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Locomotion and Movement
NEET 2022 · Zoology · Locomotion and Movement
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and...
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason.
Assertion: Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.
Reason: Common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
- BAssertion is correct but Reason is not correct
- CAssertion is not correct but Reason is correct
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Correct answer
B. Assertion is correct but Reason is not correct
Step-by-step solution
Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone density and mass. This makes the bones prone to fracture.
So, the Assertion is correct.
In women undergoing menopause, a decrease in estrogen levels is responsible for osteoporosis. But non only this factor even the intake of many drugs, less calcium levels, and stress acts in causing osteoporosis
So, the Reason is wrong.