At What Age Does Peak Bone Mineral Density Occur (Assuming

question 100

Multiple Choice

At what age does peak bone mineral density occur (assuming that calcium intake is adequate) ?

• A) 10 to 20 years
• B) 20 to 35 years
• C) 35 to 60 years
• D) After age 60

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Definitions:

Optic Disk

Area of the retina where the optic nerve exits the retina; lacks photoreceptors and so causes a blind spot.

Optic Pit

A small depression in the optic disc where nerve fibers exit the eye, contributing to the blind spot.

Sensory Stimulus

A detectable change in the internal or external environment that elicits a response from the sensory system.

Sensation

The process of receiving and interpreting sensory information through the senses.