Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of musclular or skeletal system.

Options

A. Muscular dystrophy-age related shortening of muscles
B. Osteoporosis-decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
C. Myasthenia gravis–auto immune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
D. Gout-inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

Answer

B

Explanation

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone. As a result bones become weak and may break. Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and more likely to break.