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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Osteoporosis?
Increased bone density
Inflammation of joints
Decreased bone density
Degeneration of cartilage
Osteoporosis is characterized by:
Increased bone density
Inflammation of joints
Decreased bone density
Excessive bone growth
Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of the skeletal system, may occur due to:
Decreased levels of estrogen
Increased levels of estrogen
Accumulation of uric acid leading to inflammation of joints
Immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue
Which of the following hormonal changes is a significant risk factor for developing osteoporosis, a skeletal disorder common in older adults?
Increased testosterone levels
Reduced estrogen levels
Elevated growth hormone levels
Decreased parathyroid hormone levels
Post-menopausal women are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis primarily due to:
Increased calcium absorption
Decline in estrogen production
Enhanced bone formation
Reduced bone resorption
A deficiency of which hormone contributes significantly to the development of osteoporosis?
Progesterone
Testosterone
Estrogen
Growth Hormone
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to osteoporosis?
Decreased levels of estrogen
Lack of exercise
Inadequate calcium intake
Increased bone formation
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures.
Reason (R): A common cause of osteoporosis is increased levels of estrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) is true but (R) is false.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are false.
Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoporosis and what is a common contributing factor?
(i) Increased bone mass
(ii) Decreased bone mass
(iii) Increased estrogen levels
(iv) Decreased estrogen levels
(i) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
Which of the following hormonal imbalances is NOT typically associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis?
Increased estrogen
Increased parathyroid hormone
Decreased calcitonin
Increased cortisol
