Osteoporosis Disease

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What is the status of osteoporosis in terms of its frequency of occurrence?

most prevalent

What is the classification of osteoporosis in terms of its relation to other bone diseases?

the most prevalent bone disease

What is the global scope of osteoporosis in terms of its geographic distribution?

in the world

What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis that distinguishes it from other diseases?

bone disease Signup and view all the answers

How would you categorize osteoporosis in terms of its significance in the medical field?

most prevalent bone disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of osteocalcin produced by certain cells?

regulating the function of calcium in building bones Signup and view all the answers

What process is osteocalcin involved in, aside from building bones?

deposition of salts and rebuilding bones Signup and view all the answers

In which context is the deposition of salts important?

bone health and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of osteocalcin's function in rebuilding bones?

to maintain bone health Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells produce osteocalcin?

specific cells (not specified by name) Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of osteoporosis when a certain level in the blood decreases?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteoclasts in the bone remodeling process?

Dissolve old and damaged bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of osteoclasts dissolving old bone tissue?

So it can be replaced with new, healthier cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells do osteoblasts create?

New, healthier cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between osteoclasts and osteoblasts in the bone remodeling process?

Osteoclasts dissolve old bone tissue, and osteoblasts create new bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

What nutrients are essential for bone formation?

Ca, P, and vit. D Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of calcium in bone formation?

It is essential for bone formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the mg/ ½ cup content of Sepia?

Not specified Signup and view all the answers

Why is eggshell mentioned in the context of bone formation?

It is a source of calcium Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of a lack of Ca, P, and vit. D intake?

Impaired bone formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the life span of red blood cells?

120 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of hemoglobin for females?

15 mg Signup and view all the answers

Why is the recommended daily amount of hemoglobin higher for pregnant women?

Due to the production of the placenta and fetal tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a complete blood count?

Number, size, and shape of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of hemoglobin for males?

10-12 mg Signup and view all the answers