How Does the Endocrine System Affect Osteoporosis

question 56

Multiple Choice

How does the endocrine system affect osteoporosis?

• A) inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in the diet
• B) lack of exercise reduces muscle stress on bone
• C) pain following injury helps prevent further injury
• D) blood clotting starts repair process
• E) calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Capacitance Unit

The unit of measurement for capacitance, the farad (F), indicating the ability of a system to store an electric charge.

Farad

The unit of capacitance in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as F, indicating the capacity of a capacitor to store charge per unit voltage.

Leakage Current

The amount of current that flows through the dielectric separating the plates of a capacitor.

Dielectric Material

A non-conductive substance that is used to store electric charge, typically between the plates of a capacitor.