List three contributing factors to the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

What will be an ideal response?


(1 ) estradiol loss: estradiol stimulates bone formation so when estradiol is decreased, new bone formation will be adversely affected; (2 ) lack of dietary calcium; and (3 ) lack of exercise also contributes to the problem of bone breakdown.

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A. Necrosis of the alpha motor neuron B. Degeneration of the motor endplate C. Spasticity D. Peripheral demyelination E. Degeneration of the C-fiber axons

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The first drug in America subject to regulation was _____.

A. cocaine B. opium C. marijuana D. alcohol

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In a relationship, trust is the degree to which each partner feels he or she can rely on the integrity of the other

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Use the following table: How many patients were treated for these four illnesses?

What will be an ideal response?

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