Osteoporosis Occurs When

question 10

Multiple Choice

Osteoporosis occurs when

• A)the cushioning between joints wears out and the joints become stiff.
• B)maximal heart rates decrease so that any sort of workout requires more effort.
• C)lost minerals result in less bone mass.
• D)vitamin deficiencies lower the efficiency of the major organs.

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Definitions:

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present.

Logical Thinking

The process of using systematic reasoning to reach a conclusion or solve problems.

Irreversibility

In Piaget’s theory, the inability of the young child to mentally reverse an action.

Preoperational

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which children start to use language to explore and understand their worlds but do not yet comprehend concrete logic.