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Which of the following is a modifiable predictor of peak bone mass?
Which of the following is a modifiable predictor of peak bone mass?
- Physical activity level (correct)
- Genetics
- Inadequate nutrient intake
- Age
What is the main cause of age-related bone loss in women?
What is the main cause of age-related bone loss in women?
- Increased cytokines
- Impaired osteoblast production
- Decreased production of sex hormones (correct)
- Decreased calcium and phosphate stores
What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis?
What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis?
- Increased bone mass
- Altered bone shape and geometry
- Trabecular bone loss and thinning (correct)
- Thickening of cortical bone
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?
What is the purpose of bone mineral density testing?
What is the purpose of bone mineral density testing?
What is the purpose of fracture risk calculators?
What is the purpose of fracture risk calculators?
Which component makes up the majority of bone composition?
Which component makes up the majority of bone composition?
What is the main function of osteoblasts?
What is the main function of osteoblasts?
Which type of bone makes up the majority of skeletal mass?
Which type of bone makes up the majority of skeletal mass?
What is the chemical formula for hydroxyapatite crystals?
What is the chemical formula for hydroxyapatite crystals?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
What is the main source of bone marrow?
What is the main source of bone marrow?
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for osteoarthritis?
Which joints are most prone to wear and tear damage with aging?
Which joints are most prone to wear and tear damage with aging?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of osteoarthritis?
What is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis?
What is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis?
What is the characteristic feature of osteoarthritis?
What is the characteristic feature of osteoarthritis?
What type of exercise is recommended for the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis?
What type of exercise is recommended for the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis?
How often should muscle strengthening exercises be performed for effective pain relief in osteoarthritis?
How often should muscle strengthening exercises be performed for effective pain relief in osteoarthritis?
What is the role of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the role of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
