A patient's laboratory test results indicate increased collagen cross-linked N-telopeptide (NTx)in the urine.This finding most likely points to which of the following?
A)Atypical pneumonia
B)Osteoporosis
C)Hemophilia
D)Colon cancer

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Collagen cross-linked N-telopeptide (NTx) is a biomarker of bone resorption, which is the process of breaking down bone tissue. Increased levels of NTx in the urine are associated with bone disorders such as osteoporosis. Atypical pneumonia, hemophilia, and colon cancer are not directly related to bone metabolism.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate Increased Collagen Cross-Linked N-Telopeptide