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Mary is 50 years old. During a checkup, a bone scan reveals that portions of her skeleton show signs of osteoporosis. Which cells have increased activity?

A. Osteoclasts
B. Osteocytes
C. Osteogenic
D. Osteoblasts



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Final answer:

Osteoclasts are the cells with increased activity in osteoporosis, leading to bone weakening.


Explanation:

Osteoclasts are the cells that have increased activity in individuals with osteoporosis. Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down and reabsorbing bone tissue. In osteoporosis, there is an imbalance where osteoclasts are more active than osteoblasts, the cells responsible for bone formation.


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