Question at position 58 Type 1 osteoporosis is caused by sex hormone deficiency and is the single leading cause of the disease.TrueFalse

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To evaluate the statement, we first recall what Type 1 osteoporosis refers to and its typical cause-and-effect logic.
Option 1: 'True' — The claim that Type 1 osteoporosis is caused by sex hormone deficiency aligns with common medical understanding that postmenopausal osteoporosis (often categorized as Type 1) arises primarily due to estrogen deficiency, which accelerates bone resorption and reduces bone formation, leading to fragility fractures, especially in the vertebral bodies. This framing emphasizes the hormonal influence on bone metabolism and the epidemiology that postmenopausal individuals are at higher risk.
Option 2: 'False' — As a counterpoint, labeling the cause as not being sex hormone deficiency would ignore well-established physiology. While other risk factors (aging, genetics, lifestyle, nutrition) contribute to osteoporosis risk, the specific assertion that Type 1 osteoporosis stems from sex hormone deficiency is a core component of its descriptive name and pathophysiology, making this option inconsistent with standard classifications.
Option 3: (Not applicable here, but if present) Would require distinguishing Type 1 from other forms such as Type 2, which have different underlying mechanisms; however, in this binary choice, the focus is on the sex hormone linkage for Type 1.
Option 4: (If considered) Could introduce nuance about multifactorial causes, yet the question emphasizes the principal etiological driver, which is indeed sex hormone deficiency in this context.
In summary, the reasoning supports that sex hormone deficiency is the principal driver described for Type 1 osteoporosis, making the statement consistent with accepted medical definitions, while alternative framings that minimize hormonal influence would misrepresent the primary pathophysiology.

Question at position 58 Type 1 osteoporosis is caused by sex hormone deficiency and is the single leading cause of the disease.TrueFalse

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