Question

inflammation of bone and bone marrow is ______.

a. osteoporosis

b. osteomyelitis

c. osteosclerosis

d. osteochondrosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, not inflammation of bone and marrow.
• Option b: Osteomyelitis is defined as the inflammation of bone and bone marrow, often due to infection.
• Option c: Osteosclerosis is the abnormal hardening of bone, not related to inflammation of bone and marrow.
• Option d: Osteochondrosis involves changes in bone and cartilage, not inflammation of bone and marrow.

Answer:

b. osteomyelitis