________ Is a Disease in Which Bone Mass Is Lost

question 107

Multiple Choice

________ is a disease in which bone mass is lost to such a degree that fractures can occur in bones, especially the wrist, spine, and hips.

• A) Osteopenia
• B) Rickets
• C) Osteomalacia
• D) Osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Nephridial Organs

Excretory organs found in many invertebrates, functioning similarly to kidneys in removing metabolic wastes from the organism’s body.

Metanephridia

Excretory organs in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter body fluid directly from the coelom.

Flatworms

A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animals that include planarians, tapeworms, and flukes, known for their flat bodies.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone secreted by heart atria cells in response to high blood pressure, functioning to reduce the volume of fluids in the body.