Which of the following statements about osteomalacia is FALSE? Select one: a. it occurs in adultscross out b. it is not caused by decreased mineral content of bonecross out c. it often leads to fractures of weight-bearing bonescross out d. it causes bone pain and muscle aches and weakness

Q: . Identify some of the most common steps that can betaken to help prevent osteoporosis.

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Q: Choose the best for the below question ? Which of the following is a form of degeneration found in…

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Q: 1.How does osteoporosis differ from osteomalacia? Name three differences.

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Q: Why is a client with osteoporosis prone to fractures? The client has porous bones The client has…

A: Low bone mass, micro-architectural degradation of bone tissue, bone fragility, and increased…

Q: Minerals: 55% wt %Organic matrix: 30%, Collagen = 90-96 % of organic matrix Others= 4-10% of organic…

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Q: What is the earliest event (from the ones listed) in endochondral ossification? Group of answer…

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Q: All of the following result in decreased calcium levels in the bloodstream except... calcitonin…

A: Body uses hormones to regulate the blood calcium levels in order to maintain a normal calcium level.…

Q: The function of osteoblasts is to: a.break down bone b.produce blood cells c.produce collagen for…

A: Osteoblasts are mononucleate cells that are responsible for bone formation. They are located on the…

Q: Explain how immobility can lead to osteoporosis.

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A: In a compact bone the fundamental functional unit that consists of the system through which blood…

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Q: Describe the action of two drug therapies used to treat osteoporosis

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Q: How can the Rickets (in children) and osteomalacia (in adults)be treated?

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Q: Which of the following statements is NOT associated with osteomalacia? 1. It is caused by…

A: Correct answer- 1- As per this statement, osteomalacia is caused due to an increased mineral content…

Q: Which type of bone tissue significantly degenerates first in osteoporosis? Select one: Spongy bone…

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Q: Describe four contributing factors to osteoporosis in olderwomen.

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Q: Explain the causes and effects of osteoporosis andosteoarthritis in older individuals.

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Q: Distinguish osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis based on…

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Q: This large, spherical bony projection can be found at the superior end of both the humerus, radius,…

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Q: Explain why women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis.

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Q: Compact bone comprises approximately 80% of the skeleton? A. True B. False

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Q: What are five risk factors (something that puts you at higher risk) for osteoporosis

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Q: Of the following, could you please assist the answer for when  blood calcium levels are low??…

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Q: Which of these scenarios will result in a severe phenotype of osteogenesis imperfecta and why? 1 2 3…

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Q: osteopathy and chiropractic

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Q: If someone has osteoporosis with a T score of -3.1 are they at risk of kyphosis and why/why not?

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Q: Abnormal level of these compounds present in the blood may reveal bone diseases and condition.…

A: Calcium reabsorbed by paratharmone hormone Phosphorus is reabsorbed by calcitonine hormone

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