A balance of bone resorption that equals bone replacement occurs normally during growth and development until peak bone mass is reached.This typically occurs:
A)At about age 18 for females and 21 for males.
B)During the third decade of life.
C)At puberty.
D)During the sixth decade of life.

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Peak bone mass is typically reached during the third decade of life. After this point, bone resorption begins to exceed bone replacement, resulting in a gradual loss of bone density over time.

A Balance of Bone Resorption That Equals Bone Replacement Occurs