Eighty Percent of People Who Are Diagnosed with Osteoporosis Are

question 137

Multiple Choice

Eighty percent of people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis are women.Who is at greater risk for this phenomenon?

• A)people who are small and thin due to less bone mass to start with
• B)people of African origin
• C)people who are obese
• D)people who have too much calcium in their diet

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Definitions:

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear on the skull that serves as a site of muscle attachment.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth nerve in the cranial region that handles sensory information from the head and face, as well as motor activities like chewing and biting.

Kyphosis

An exaggerated, forward rounding of the back, often seen in the upper back or thoracic spine, which can result from osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or other conditions.

Osteoporosis

Reduction in quantity of bone, resulting in porous bone.