Clara's bones have become so fragile that simply standing up can cause them to break. Clara has _____.
A) asthma
B) diabetes
C) osteoarthritis
D) osteoporosis

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Clara's condition of having bones that are so fragile that simply standing up can cause them to break is characteristic of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone mass and density, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Asthma and diabetes do not have a direct association with bone health, and osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints rather than the bones themselves.

Clara's Bones Have Become So Fragile That Simply Standing Up