Bisphosphonates Alter or Inhibit the Ability of Specific Cells to Resorb

question 16

Multiple Choice

Bisphosphonates alter or inhibit the ability of specific cells to resorb leading to suppression of bone turnover. What is the name of the cell responsible for bone resorption?

• A) Osteoblast
• B) Osteblastoma
• C) Osteoclast
• D) Osteoclastoma

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Definitions:

Lipid Bilayer

A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules, fundamental to the structure of cell membranes.

Hydrophobic

Describing molecules or substances that do not mix with or repel water.

Saturated Fat

A type of fat molecule that contains no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature and found in animal products and some plant oils.

Food Item

An individual substance that is consumed as nourishment or part of a meal.