__________________ refers to an excessive loss of bone mass and strength resulting in one or more fractures.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Osteoporosis

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A. Achondroplastic dwarfism B. Osteogenesis imperfecta C. Osteitis deformans D. Rickets E. Osteoporosis

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What type of connective tissue forms most of the skeleton before it is replaced by bone?

A. dense irregular elastic tissue B. elastic cartilage C. fibrocartilage D. dense regular collagenous tissue E. hyaline cartilage

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Cortisol exerts __________ and immunosuppressive effects to help hold immune system responses in a check-and-balance fashion

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The cranial cavity contains the brain

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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