Which of the following can contribute to an accelerated incidence of osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immobility
b. Increase in calcium
c. Smoking
d. Decreased glucocorticoid secretion
e. Decreased intake of dietary calcium
A, C, E
Decreased intake of dietary calcium, immobility, excess glucocorticoid secretion, and smoking all contribute to the development of osteoporosis.
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1. 0.1 2. 0.5 3. 1 4. 5
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