NEET 2018 Biology question

Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?

(1)Estrogen and Parathyroid hormoneCorrect
(2)Progesterone and Aldosterone
(3)Aldosterone and Prolactin
(4)Parathyroid hormone and Prolactin

Answer: (1)

Solution

Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass. Estrogen promotes bone formation (osteoblast activity) and inhibits osteoclasts, so deficiency of estrogen after menopause leads to osteoporosis. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) mobilises calcium

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