Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chance of fractures. Reason (R): 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.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is explanation of the correct (A)
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. It is caused by decreased levels of oestrogen, not increased levels. Therefore, Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
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