Why is estrogen necessary for bone health? O It prevents the activity of osteoclasts O It reduces the bone density. O It promotes the formation of osteoclasts. O it increases the complex formation of rank and rank ligand which nourishes osteoblasts

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Why is estrogen necessary for bone health?
O It prevents the activity of osteoclasts
O It reduces the bone density.
It promotes the formation of osteoclasts.
It increases the complex formation of rank and rank ligand which nourishes osteoblasts
Transcribed Image Text:Why is estrogen necessary for bone health? O It prevents the activity of osteoclasts O It reduces the bone density. It promotes the formation of osteoclasts. It increases the complex formation of rank and rank ligand which nourishes osteoblasts
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