Which Hormone Is Protective Against Bone Loss

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is protective against bone loss?

• A) insulin
• B) cortisol
• C) testosterone
• D) progesterone

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Definitions:

Diabetic Neuropathy

A type of nerve damage that can occur with diabetes, affecting primarily the legs and feet.

Pancreatic Beta Cells

Specialized cells in the pancreas responsible for the production and release of insulin.

Type 1 DM

A form of diabetes mellitus where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, requiring daily insulin administration.

Type 1 DM

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, necessitating daily insulin administration.