Question

Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that makes them prone to fracture. We often hear of old women who fall and break their hip. More often, their hip breaks causing a fall. What do you think is causing osteoporosis? Is it a lack of collagen or a lack of calcium phosphate? Why?

Answer 1

Osteoporosis usually occurs in women that are older than 50 and are in menopause. During menopause estrogen levels decrease. Estrogen prevents the loss of calcium and collagen in the bones.