What Is the Primary Cause of Loss of Height in Individuals

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of loss of height in individuals with osteoporosis?

• A)Collapse of vertebral bodies
• B)Decrease in length of long bones
• C)Flexion of the knees and hips
• D)Cervical lordosis

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Ball

A spherical object; in mathematics, the set of all points in space at or below a certain distance from a given point.

Rectangle

A four-sided shape that has four 90-degree angles, with its opposing sides being parallel and of the same length.

Perimeter

The total length around the boundary of a two-dimensional shape.

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