Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Include

question 73

Multiple Choice

Risk factors for osteoporosis include

• A)overweight and obesity.
• B)amenorrhea.
• C)African-American race.
• D)high levels of physical activity.

Understanding the negative influences of peer groups and strategies for mitigating them.

Comprehending the impact of culture on children's social behaviors and peer acceptance.

Recognizing the shift from overt aggression to other forms of aggression during school years.

Understanding the manifestation and consequences of social disorders in middle childhood.

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Definitions:

Stylomandibular Ligament

The stylomandibular ligament is a band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle of the mandible, playing a role in the support of the jaw.

Zygomatic Arch

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek; part of the skull that is under the eye and connects to the temporal bone.

Temporomandibular Joint

The joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull, allowing for the movements necessary for chewing and speaking.

Sternocostal Synchrondrosis

The cartilaginous joint where the ribs attach to the sternum.