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What is the primary immunomodulatory effect of curcumin as mentioned in the content?
What is the primary immunomodulatory effect of curcumin as mentioned in the content?
- Decreases bone formation
- Modulates activation of immune cells (correct)
- Enhances oxidative stress
- Increases inflammatory cytokines
How does curcumin contribute to bone formation?
How does curcumin contribute to bone formation?
- By activating osteoclasts
- By reducing the level of alkaline phosphatase
- By promoting osteoblast proliferation (correct)
- By inhibiting the expression of bone-related genes
What is the most significant property of thymoquinone (TQ) in Nigella sativa seeds?
What is the most significant property of thymoquinone (TQ) in Nigella sativa seeds?
- Increasing nitric oxide production
- Enhancing lipid peroxidation
- Scavenging reactive oxygen species (correct)
- Activating nuclear factor-kappa B
What role does oxidative stress play in osteoporosis as per the content?
What role does oxidative stress play in osteoporosis as per the content?
How does thymoquinone (TQ) exert its anti-inflammatory effects?
How does thymoquinone (TQ) exert its anti-inflammatory effects?
What common risk factors for osteoporosis are associated with oxidative stress?
What common risk factors for osteoporosis are associated with oxidative stress?
What mechanism of action does thymoquinone (TQ) utilize in bone protection?
What mechanism of action does thymoquinone (TQ) utilize in bone protection?
Which enzyme's activity is suppressed by thymoquinone (TQ) to reduce inflammation?
Which enzyme's activity is suppressed by thymoquinone (TQ) to reduce inflammation?
What is one possible consequence of taking more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen?
What is one possible consequence of taking more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen?
What is the main benefit of using NSAIDs for osteoarthritis pain relief?
What is the main benefit of using NSAIDs for osteoarthritis pain relief?
What role does Duloxetine (Cymbalta) play in the treatment of osteoarthritis?
What role does Duloxetine (Cymbalta) play in the treatment of osteoarthritis?
What procedure involves injecting medications directly into a joint?
What procedure involves injecting medications directly into a joint?
What is a limitation of receiving cortisone injections for osteoarthritis?
What is a limitation of receiving cortisone injections for osteoarthritis?
Which treatment option may provide cushioning in the knee joint?
Which treatment option may provide cushioning in the knee joint?
Which method can be equally effective as physical therapy for osteoarthritis management?
Which method can be equally effective as physical therapy for osteoarthritis management?
How is rheumatoid arthritis primarily characterized?
How is rheumatoid arthritis primarily characterized?
What type of fracture is associated with compression in the back?
What type of fracture is associated with compression in the back?
Which test measures bone mineral density?
Which test measures bone mineral density?
What condition is characterized by a loss of bone mass and density?
What condition is characterized by a loss of bone mass and density?
What is one of the methods to investigate bone health?
What is one of the methods to investigate bone health?
What is a significant factor causing bone loss?
What is a significant factor causing bone loss?
What does a bone biopsy involve?
What does a bone biopsy involve?
Which of the following is part of cranial bone growth?
Which of the following is part of cranial bone growth?
Drake, Richard, and others are associated with which publication?
Drake, Richard, and others are associated with which publication?
Which of the following functions is NOT a function of bone?
Which of the following functions is NOT a function of bone?
What is the primary component of the bone matrix?
What is the primary component of the bone matrix?
Which of the following cells is responsible for bone resorption?
Which of the following cells is responsible for bone resorption?
Which hormone is crucial for regulating calcium levels in bones?
Which hormone is crucial for regulating calcium levels in bones?
Which type of bone classification is based on the shape?
Which type of bone classification is based on the shape?
What condition is characterized by weakened bones due to loss of bone density?
What condition is characterized by weakened bones due to loss of bone density?
Which of the following dietary components can help manage osteoporosis?
Which of the following dietary components can help manage osteoporosis?
Which condition affects the curvature of the spine?
Which condition affects the curvature of the spine?
Which type of bone is primarily responsible for the production of blood cells?
Which type of bone is primarily responsible for the production of blood cells?
What is a primary characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis that distinguishes it from other types of arthritis?
What is a primary characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis that distinguishes it from other types of arthritis?
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and bone health?
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and bone health?
What is the primary risk factor for developing osteoarthritis?
What is the primary risk factor for developing osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of osteoporosis?
In which joints does rheumatoid arthritis first commonly manifest?
In which joints does rheumatoid arthritis first commonly manifest?
What leads to physical disabilities in severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis?
What leads to physical disabilities in severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the role of antioxidants in bone health?
What is the role of antioxidants in bone health?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for developing gout?
Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for developing gout?
What is a potential outcome of late-stage rheumatoid arthritis?
What is a potential outcome of late-stage rheumatoid arthritis?
Which part of the body is least likely to be affected by inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which part of the body is least likely to be affected by inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following factors is thought to contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following factors is thought to contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis?
