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At what age does the rate of osteoporosis begin to increase rapidly in women?
At what age does the rate of osteoporosis begin to increase rapidly in women?
- 50-55
- 40-45 (correct)
- 60-65
- 30-35
What is a consequence of decreased collagen production in bones?
What is a consequence of decreased collagen production in bones?
- No significant effect on bone strength
- Increase in bone tensile strength
- Decrease in bone tensile strength (correct)
- Increase in bone density
What happens to bone when it is subjected to mechanical stress?
What happens to bone when it is subjected to mechanical stress?
- It strengthens through the deposition of mineral salts and production of collagen fibers (correct)
- It undergoes endochondral ossification
- It becomes weaker due to demineralization
- It remains unaffected by mechanical stress
Which group of individuals is at high risk of osteoporosis?
Which group of individuals is at high risk of osteoporosis?
What type of cells are responsible for forming bone tissue?
What type of cells are responsible for forming bone tissue?
What is a preventive measure against osteoporosis?
What is a preventive measure against osteoporosis?
What behavior in young adulthood can be a crucial factor in preventing osteoporosis?
What behavior in young adulthood can be a crucial factor in preventing osteoporosis?
What is the result of demineralization of bone matrix?
What is the result of demineralization of bone matrix?
At what stage of development do the upper and lower limbs become appropriately named?
At what stage of development do the upper and lower limbs become appropriately named?
What is the primary effect of weight-bearing activities on bone tissue?
What is the primary effect of weight-bearing activities on bone tissue?
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