As we age, our bones become ____ resulting in bones that are more brittle and easy to break. Musculoskeletal Trauma As we age, our bones become ____ resulting in bones that are more brittle and easy to break. a. Deficient in magnesium b. Deficient in calcium c. High in iron d. High in potassium Answer: B Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+