APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is more likely to develop Osteoporosis?
A
Men
B
Women
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Women. Women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men because the hormone changes that happen at the menopause directly affect bone density. The female hormone oestrogen is essential for healthy bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Women have less bone tissue and lose bone faster than men because of the changes that happen with menopause. Age. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The genetic makeup (physiologically) of a woman differs from that of a man. Women tend to have smaller, lighter bones than men. Women also lose bone density more quickly than men as they age, which increases the risk of osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Osteoporosis-a weakening of the bones-is mostly age-related. As we age, new bone formation slows, making bones more fragile. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis at a younger age partly because their skeletons tend to be smaller than men. In addition, loss of estrogen at menopause helps accelerate bone loss.

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