As one ages, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fractures. true or false

The answer is true. Individuals lose stature in light of the fact that the circles between the vertebrae in the spine dry out and pack. The maturing spine can likewise turn out to be more bent, and vertebrae can crumple because of loss of bone thickness (osteoporosis). Loss of muscle in the middle can likewise add to stooped stance.

The statement is true. With age the bones become fragile, due to decreasing mineral content. They shrink and become brittle. This makes then prone to breakage. Further, elasticity of the ligaments is also reduced, and flexibiltiy is also decreased, which worsen the problem.

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