A Decrease in ________ Hormones Appears to Increase Osteoporosis Risk

question 22

Multiple Choice

A decrease in ________ hormones appears to increase osteoporosis risk.

• A)stress
• B)adrenal
• C)sex
• D)thyroid

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Definitions:

Avogadro's Number

A constant that represents the number of constituent particles, usually atoms or molecules, that are contained in one mole of a substance, approximately \(6.022 \times 10^{23}\).

Carbon-12

A stable isotope of carbon with 6 protons and 6 neutrons, serving as the standard for atomic mass among elements.

Atoms

The basic units of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Mass Number

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, determining the atom's mass.