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They become brittle because the interior spongy bone which is responsible for bone density deteriorates and what is left is mostly compact bone which is brittle and likely to break or shatter easily.

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Does Gatorade make your bones weaker or affect them in any way?

Gatorade itself does not directly weaken bones. However, excessive consumption of sugary sports drinks like Gatorade without proper calcium and vitamin D intake may contribute to poor bone health over time. It is important to consume a balanced diet and get regular exercise to promote strong bones.


Why a person who lives in dark cave might have weaker bones and teeth than some one who lived in outdoors even if their diets were the same?

Sunlight. Sunlight helps your body produce Vit D. and Vit D. helps the absorption of Calcium in your body. Living in a cave does not help you get the amount of sunlight necessary to produce the proper amount of Vit D.


What spongy tissue holds your bones together?

Ligaments are the tough bands of tissue that hold bones together at the joints. They provide stability and support for the bones, allowing for movement while preventing dislocation or excessive movements.


Why do bones ache during old age?

As people age, their bones naturally become weaker and more prone to conditions like osteoporosis. This can lead to decreased bone density and increased susceptibility to fractures, causing aching and discomfort. Additionally, the cartilage that cushions joints wears down over time, leading to conditions like arthritis which can also cause pain in the joints and bones.


What kind of bone has many open spaces and contains marrow?

Cancellous bone, or spongy bone, has many open spaces and contains marrow. It is softer and weaker than compact bone.

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Crackheads have no teeth because crack, coke, cocaine (almost the same thing) will make your bones thinner and weaker, to that point, it makes your teeth weaker and it falls off. say no to crack!


How does the function of bones and joints change as humans age?

They get older and weaker that makes them more sick that could cause them to die as soon as possible


What does zero gravity in space do to humans?

Makes your muscles smaller. Your bones get weaker since the don't have to still constantly fight gravity force of pulling you down.


Do horses have tender legs while growing?

Not exactly tender, but because the bones, tendons, and ligameents are still growing, that makes the legs weaker, and more prone to injury.


Does soda make the bones weaker?

Yes. Certain types of soda, including coke, will make your bones slightly weaker. But you won't notice any difference unless you drink a lot.


What makes your bones?

Calcium from milk makes our bones


What might be happend to your bones if some vitamins and minerals are lacking in your diet?

You MIGHT end up with weaker bones.


Who makes bones?

Your parents make you, so your parents makes bones.


What makes healthy for your bones?

'''Calcium''' makes milk healthy for our bones.


What makes the ozone weaker?

The ozone becomes weaker because of CFC's. They react and weaken CFC's.


What does a fallacy do to an argument in a debat?

it makes it weaker


Why wouldn't MRI scans help everyone?

there bones might be weaker than others because they are young and there bones have not grown fully yet