Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Osteoporosis

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe osteoporosis?

• A)It is a major health problem that affects 1.4 million people in Canada.
• B)Estrogen suppresses bone resorption, which explains the decline in bone loss at menopause.
• C) Its prevention is focused on regular exercise, adequate calcium intake, and appropriate estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women.
• D) It can result from overuse-that is, from increased mechanical loading-of the skeleton.

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