Which of the Following Is a Feature of Osteoporosis

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of osteoporosis?

• A)It is most common in men over 45 years of age
• B)It has virtually no effect on blood calcium levels
• C)It results from short-term deprivation of dietary calcium
• D)It causes significant alterations in the blood levels of parathormone and calcitonin

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Stimuli

External or internal factors that are perceivable and can cause discomfort or negativity.

Aversive Stimuli

An unpleasant or harmful object, event, or situation that causes a decrease in the behavior it follows.

Behavior Modification

A technique aimed at changing behavior through systemic reinforcement or punishment.

Extinguish Misbehavior

The process of using behavioral modification techniques to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors by removing the reinforcement that maintains the behavior.