The condition in which the bones become more porous, brittle, and fragile and are more likely to fracture is called:
A)osteoporosis.
B)osteomalacia.
C)osteoneogenesis.
D)osteogenic sarcoma.
E)osteomyelitis.

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osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone density and increased susceptibility to fractures. Osteomalacia is a condition in which the bones become soft and weak due to a deficiency of Vitamin D or calcium. Osteoneogenesis refers to the formation of new bone tissue, while osteogenic sarcoma is a type of bone cancer. Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone.

The Condition in Which the Bones Become More Porous, Brittle