Bianca,age 52,has Porous Bones and a Very Low Bone Density

question 101

Multiple Choice

Bianca,age 52,has porous bones and a very low bone density level.Bianca is at risk for __________.

• A) atherosclerosis
• B) osteoporosis
• C) scoliosis
• D) arterial thrombosis

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Definitions:

Ascending Fibres

Nerve paths that carry sensory information from the body up to the brain.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and alertness levels.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.