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As bones age, they _____. gain strength become more elastic gain calcium become more porous previous next

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  • 23-11-2017
They become more porous. The tissue mineral content grows with age. This makes the bone stiffer, but in return, the bone also becomes more brittle. Changes in the collagen structure may also increase the brittleness in the bone as one ages.
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