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Skeletal System Diseases Quiz

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Which condition is primarily characterized by the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency?

Osteomalacia (correct)
Arthritis
Scoliosis
Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis mainly affects young individuals.

False (B)

What disease affects the joints and surrounding tissue through inflammation?

Arthritis

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in helping to absorb ________.

<p>calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each disease of the skeletal system with its description:

<p>Osteoporosis = Loss of bone tissue, particularly in elderly Osteomalacia = Softening of bones associated with vitamin D deficiency Arthritis = Inflammatory disease that damages joints and surrounding tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Osteoporosis

A condition where bones become weak and brittle, often affecting older adults.

Osteomalacia

A disease where bones become soft and bend easily due to lack of Vitamin D.

Arthritis

Inflammation of joints, causing pain and stiffness, often leading to damage.

What happens in Osteoporosis?

The process of bones losing density and becoming weaker, leading to fractures.

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How does Vitamin D deficiency affect bones?

The lack of Vitamin D can prevent the body from absorbing calcium, which is essential for strong bones.

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Diseases of the Skeletal System

Osteoporosis: Loss of bone tissue, particularly in elderly individuals.
Osteomalacia: Softening of bones, associated with vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium.
Arthritis: Inflammatory disease that damages joints and surrounding tissue.

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Test your knowledge on common diseases of the skeletal system, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and arthritis. Understand their causes, effects, and how they impact the body. This quiz is essential for students studying human anatomy or health sciences.