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Which condition is primarily characterized by the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency?
Which condition is primarily characterized by the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency?
Osteoporosis mainly affects young individuals.
Osteoporosis mainly affects young individuals.
False
What disease affects the joints and surrounding tissue through inflammation?
What disease affects the joints and surrounding tissue through inflammation?
Arthritis
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in helping to absorb ________.
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in helping to absorb ________.
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Match each disease of the skeletal system with its description:
Match each disease of the skeletal system with its description:
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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.
