SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 33

SSC MTS Previous Year - 06 August 2019 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

Which of the following Vitamins is related to Osteoporosis?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Vitamin D.

Osteoporosis

  • Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone weakening increases the risk of a broken bone.
  • It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly.
  • The leading cause of osteoporosis is a lack of certain hormones, particularly estrogen in women and androgen in men.
  • Vitamin D is just as important for keeping bones strong and preventing bone disease and osteoporosis.