The universal loss of skeletal mass that begins after age 40
A) is slower in women than in men.
B) is absolutely uniform throughout the skeleton.
C) is due to increased blood flow to bones as individuals age.
D) reflects an imbalance in the bone-remodeling process.

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The universal loss of skeletal mass after age 40 reflects an imbalance in the bone-remodeling process, where bone resorption outpaces bone formation.

The Universal Loss of Skeletal Mass That Begins After Age