Cartilage And Bone Connective Tissue

Front 1

In what 2 ways does aging affect bone?

Back 1

First, the tensile strenght of bone decreases due3 to a reduced rate of protein synthesis that results in decreased ability to produce the organic of bone matrix.
Second, bone loses calcium and other minerals (demineralization)

Front 2

What happens as a consequence of a decreased ability to produce the organic component of the bone matrix?

Back 2

The percentage of inorganic minerals in the bone matrix increases and the bones of the skeleton become brittle and susceptible to fracture.

Front 3

What is the condition where bones become thinner and weaker? it's an important risk factor of developing osteoporosis?

Back 3

Osteopenia.

Front 4

What causes all people to become slightly osteopenic?

Back 4

Aging

Front 5

What is osteopenia?

Back 5

The condition where bones become thinner and weaker.