Muslim women who wear a burka (head covering) are protected from the sun's UV radiation. This could conceivably lead to which skeletal system disorder?

A. Achondroplastic dwarfism
B. Osteoporosis
C. Osteomalacia
D. Paget disease


Answer: C

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A. 30; 80 B. 150; 16 C. 16; 150 D. 40; 60 E. 80; 30

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Extracellular fluids are characterized by relatively

A. High sodium and low potassium levels B. High sodium and high potassium levels C. Low sodium and low potassium levels D. Low sodium and high potassium levels

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Which type of membrane transport process uses ATP as a source of energy?

A)filtration B)osmosis C)simple diffusion D)facilitated diffusion E)primary active transport

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The most abundant cation in the glomerular filtrate is ___________________.

What will be an ideal response?

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