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Which age group is most commonly affected by the disease causing increased fragility and susceptibility to fractures?
Which age group is most commonly affected by the disease causing increased fragility and susceptibility to fractures?
- Older adults (correct)
- Middle-aged adults
- Children
- Young adults
What is the primary cause of osteoarthritis?
What is the primary cause of osteoarthritis?
- Genetic predisposition
- Infections in the joints
- Erroneous immune system attacks on joint tissues
- Mechanical wear and tear on joints (correct)
What type of disorder is rheumatoid arthritis?
What type of disorder is rheumatoid arthritis?
- Autoimmune disorder (correct)
- Mechanical disorder
- Infectious disorder
- Genetic disorder
Which parts of the body are commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis?
Which parts of the body are commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis?
What is a common treatment for arthritis to manage symptoms and improve joint function?
What is a common treatment for arthritis to manage symptoms and improve joint function?
What nutrient is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut?
What nutrient is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut?
Which disease is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density due to an imbalance in the bone remodeling process?
Which disease is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density due to an imbalance in the bone remodeling process?
What can cause localized bone mass loss in osteoporosis?
What can cause localized bone mass loss in osteoporosis?
What is the primary cause of rickets in children?
What is the primary cause of rickets in children?
Which hormonal change can increase osteoclast activity and accelerate bone loss in postmenopausal women?
Which hormonal change can increase osteoclast activity and accelerate bone loss in postmenopausal women?
What is the most common joint disorder in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women?
What is the most common joint disorder in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women?
Which type of arthritis is primarily caused by mechanical wear and tear on joints?
Which type of arthritis is primarily caused by mechanical wear and tear on joints?
What type of arthritis is characterized by an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks joint tissues?
What type of arthritis is characterized by an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks joint tissues?
Which part of the body is not commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis?
Which part of the body is not commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis?
What is a common treatment for managing symptoms and improving joint function in arthritis patients?
What is a common treatment for managing symptoms and improving joint function in arthritis patients?
Which of the following diseases does not primarily affect the bone structure?
Which of the following diseases does not primarily affect the bone structure?
What is the primary cause of increased bone resorption in osteoporosis?
What is the primary cause of increased bone resorption in osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of rickets in children?
Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of rickets in children?
What hormonal change accelerates bone loss in postmenopausal women?
What hormonal change accelerates bone loss in postmenopausal women?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by softened bones leading to deformities and fractures?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by softened bones leading to deformities and fractures?
What is the primary impact of rickets on children?
What is the primary impact of rickets on children?
Which mineral deficiency can lead to increased bone resorption in osteoporosis?
Which mineral deficiency can lead to increased bone resorption in osteoporosis?
What is the main cause of bone deformities in children with rickets?
What is the main cause of bone deformities in children with rickets?
In osteoporosis, hormonal changes in postmenopausal women result in:
In osteoporosis, hormonal changes in postmenopausal women result in:
What is the key factor contributing to localized bone mass loss in osteoporosis?
What is the key factor contributing to localized bone mass loss in osteoporosis?
What type of arthritis is primarily associated with the development of Heberden's nodes?
What type of arthritis is primarily associated with the development of Heberden's nodes?
Which joint disorder is associated with the excessive production of synovial fluid leading to joint swelling and pain?
Which joint disorder is associated with the excessive production of synovial fluid leading to joint swelling and pain?
Which type of arthritis is primarily characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints?
Which type of arthritis is primarily characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints?
What is the primary cause of bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary cause of bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which joint disorder is primarily associated with inflammation of the spinal joints and possible fusion of the spine?
Which joint disorder is primarily associated with inflammation of the spinal joints and possible fusion of the spine?
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