Forty-Five-Year-Old Marilyn, Who Is Very Concerned About Osteoporosis, Seeks Medical

question 113

Multiple Choice

Forty-five-year-old Marilyn, who is very concerned about osteoporosis, seeks medical advice from her physician. Which advice would her physician be LEAST likely to give?

• A) "Let's try increasing your alcohol consumption."
• B) "Let's try increasing your estrogen level."
• C) "Let's try increasing your exercise rate."
• D) "Let's try increasing your calcium consumption."

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Definitions:

Genetic Vulnerabilities

predispositions encoded in an individual's genes that may increase their risk for certain health conditions or diseases.

Neurotransmitter Activity

The action or process by which neurotransmitters are released by neurons, bind to receptors, and transmit signals across synapses in the nervous system.

Structural Defects

Faults or imperfections in the construction or composition of something, which may affect its strength, function, or aesthetics.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.