Accumulation of Bone Mass Occurs Primarily During Childhood and Adolescence

question 11

Multiple Choice

Accumulation of bone mass occurs primarily during childhood and adolescence. Later in life, the rate of bone degradation exceeds the rate of bone synthesis. For average, healthy men and women, gradual bone loss begins around age

• A) 20.
• B) 30.
• C) 40.
• D) 50.

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Definitions:

Inupiat

An indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Alaska, known for their rich culture and traditions heavily reliant on marine mammal hunting.

Kennewick Man

The name given to the skeletal remains found in Washington state, USA, in 1996, which are notable for their age, over 9,000 years old, providing valuable insights into the prehistoric inhabitants of North America.

Archaeologists

Scientists who study human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

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