Which of the following statements about bone and joint functioning is TRUE?
A)Peak functioning of the body's joints usually occurs in the thirties.
B)By the end of midlife,bones break more easily and heal more slowly.
C)Maximum bone density occurs by the mid- to late-twenties.
D)The rate of bone density loss decelerates in the fifties.

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By the end of midlife, bones tend to become more brittle and are more prone to fractures, and the healing process is slower compared to earlier in life.

Which of the Following Statements About Bone and Joint Functioning