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Osteoporosis
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skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength leading to increased rick of fracture
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bone strength is comprised of
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bone density and bone quality
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What component of bone strength is the easiest to measure
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bone density
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bone quality is measured by
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bone turnover, micro-architecture, geometry
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What are endogenous risk factors for osteoporosis?
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genetic factors, age, sex (female], loss of ovarian menopause
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What are exogenous risk factors for osteoporosis?
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external, calcium, P, protein. nutrition, lifestyle factors, immobilization, medications
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What is measured during a DEXA scan?
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scan of hip or spine
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Treatment for osteoporosis?
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calcium and vitamin D supplementation and weight bearing exercise
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Protein in bone is necessary for?
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necessary for collagen formation and maintenance
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Higher protein intake, in bone...
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higher urinary Ca excretion
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Sodium in the bone
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increases urinary Ca excretion
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antiresorptive agents include
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estrogen, bisphosphonates
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anabolic agents
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promote bone formation
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parathyroid hormone promotes
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bone resorbtion
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