The Condition Known as Osteopenia

question 142

Multiple Choice

The condition known as osteopenia

• A) affects mostly women.
• B) causes a gradual reduction in bone mass.
• C) is caused by too much vitamin D in the diet.
• D) is rarely seen as people age.
• E) only affects the femur.

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Definitions:

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through a medium such as air, producing the sensation of sound.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, responsible for hearing and balance.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear, where sound vibrations are transmitted.

Cochlear Duct

A fluid-filled spiral tunnel in the inner ear and a key component of the cochlea, responsible for sound perception.