Why does bone fragility increase in untreated scurvy?

💡 Explanation

In scurvy, vitamin C deficiency impairs prolyl hydroxylase, an enzyme essential for collagen synthesis. Without functional collagen, bone matrix formation decreases, because collagen provides the structural framework; therefore, bone fragility increases rather than calcium absorption being directly affected or osteoclast overactivation.

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