When does prevention of osteoporosis start?
What will be an ideal response?
The prevention of osteoporosis should begin with children. Parents need to provide children with the opportunity to develop as much bone as they have inherited the ability to develop. If people increase their peak bone mass as young adults, they will have additional protection from osteoporotic fractures in the future.
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A) Lowest for swimmers. B) Highest for fliers. C) Lowest for runners. D) Highest for swimmers.
All types of epithelial cells have the ability to slide with respect to each other.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the role of digestive enzymes?
A. Turn ingested food into absorbable nutrient molecules. B. To assist chewing. C. To break down food into feces. D. To catalyze reactions between nutrients.
What type of anemia can be caused by the lack of intrinsic factor from the stomach that allows vitamin B12 to be absorbed?
A. Iron deficiency anemia B. Pernicious anemia C. Hemolytic anemia D. Aplastic anemia