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Narrowing of joint space is a characteristic structural change of osteoarthritis.
True
A primary characteristic of osteoarthritis is acute inflammation of the joint capsule.
False
The decline in estrogens is primarily responsible for the development of primary osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
True
Chronic kidney disease can arise as a complication from osteomyelitis.
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Osteoarthritis is primarily classified as an inflammatory disease affecting the articular cartilage.
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Study Notes
Osteoarthritis
- Characteristic structural change: Narrowing of joint space (C)
- Primary characteristic: Slow progressive degeneration of articular cartilage (B)
- Primary osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: Decline in estrogens (D)
Osteomyelitis
- Organisms NOT typically associated with osteomyelitis: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (D)
Rickets
- Characteristic feature of epiphyseal plates: They are open and undergo abnormal cartilage formation (A)
Osteomyelitis Complications
- Complication of osteomyelitis: Septicemia (C)
Osteoarthritis: True/False
- Chronic overuse and metabolic conditions can contribute to osteoarthritis: True
- Eburnated bone indicates a temporary stage in osteoarthritis: False - Eburnated bone is a sign of advanced osteoarthritis.
- Osteoarthritis is primarily classified as an inflammatory disease affecting the articular cartilage: False - Osteoarthritis is considered a degenerative disease, although inflammation can occur.
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Test your knowledge on osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and rickets through this comprehensive quiz. Covering structural changes, complications, and true/false statements, you will explore key concepts relevant to these conditions. Perfect for students and professionals in medical fields.
