Which of These Statements Does NOT Refer to Osteoporosis

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT refer to osteoporosis

• A)It is a major health problem that affects 1.4 million people in Canada.
• B)Estrogen suppresses bone resorption, which explains the bone loss at menopause.
• C)Its prevention is focused on regular exercise, adequate calcium intake, and appropriate estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women.
• D)It can result from overuse-that is, from increased mechanical loading-of the skeleton.

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