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Which of the following is NOT a cause of osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of osteoporosis?
- Local pressure on bones
- Deficiency of protein
- Deficiency of Vitamin C (correct)
- Senility
Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoporosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoporosis?
- Increased osteoblastic activity
- Formation of osteoid
- Inadequate mineralization of the tissue matrix
- Reduction in the bony matrix (correct)
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to decreased production of osteoblasts?
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to decreased production of osteoblasts?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A (correct)
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin D
What is the effect of disuse on bone health?
What is the effect of disuse on bone health?
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How does lack of protein affect the formation of bone?
How does lack of protein affect the formation of bone?
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