Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 
Assertion (A): Post-menopausal women are at higher risk to develop osteoporosis.
Reason (R): Level of oestrogen in post-menopausal women is decreased.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A):  Osteoporosis is more common in elderly women than in men.
Reason (R):  After menopause, increased levels of estrogen lead to increased bone resorption.
 
1.  Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False
4. (A) is False but (R) is True
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. Myasthenia gravis Autoimmune disorder affecting neuro-muscular junction
2. Tetany Spasms in muscle due to high Ca2+ in body fluids
3. Osteoporosis Decreased bone mass is commonly due to decreased levels of estrogen
4. Gout Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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