Osteoporosis Practice Questions With Certified Solutions
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Osteoporosis Practice Questions With
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What is the primary cause of bone loss in individuals with osteoporosis?
a) Excessive calcium intake
b) Lack of physical activity
c) Hormonal changes
d) Increased protein consumption
Which hormone plays a significant role in bo...
Osteoporosis Practice Questions With
Certified Solutions
What is the primary cause of bone loss in individuals with osteoporosis?
a) Excessive calcium intake
b) Lack of physical activity
✔✔c) Hormonal changes
d) Increased protein consumption
Which hormone plays a significant role in bone density regulation, especially in postmenopausal
women?
a) Progesterone
b) Insulin
✔✔c) Estrogen
d) Cortisol
Which of the following nutrients is most essential for bone health?
a) Vitamin B12
b) Vitamin E
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,c) Iron
✔✔d) Calcium
A common symptom of osteoporosis is:
a) Joint stiffness
b) Muscle cramps
c) Headaches
✔✔d) Bone fractures
Which lifestyle factor is most likely to increase the risk of osteoporosis?
a) Low sugar intake
b) Regular exercise
c) High water consumption
✔✔d) Smoking
What is the best type of exercise to help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis?
a) Swimming
✔✔b) Weight-bearing exercises
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, c) Cycling
d) Yoga
The most accurate method to diagnose osteoporosis is:
a) X-ray imaging
✔✔b) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
c) Blood calcium test
d) MRI scan
Which part of the body is most commonly affected by fractures due to osteoporosis?
✔✔a) Hip
b) Shoulder
c) Elbow
d) Skull
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone health?
a) Building new bone
✔✔b) Breaking down old bone
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