MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a cause for osteoporosis?
A
Increase of the organic matrix of collagen
B
Increased tensile strength of bone
C
Decrease and deconfiguration of the organic matrix
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your lifestyle habits, including diet, exercise, alcohol use, and smoking history. Current or past medical conditions and medications that could contribute to low bone mass and increased fracture risk. Your family history of osteoporosis and other diseases. For women, your menstrual history.

Detailed explanation-2: -In somebody who has osteoporosis, that matrix is less dense. There are more spaces; there are more holes in the bone, ‘’ says Dr. Chaudhry. Bone density loss occurs on a spectrum, and doctors can use a bone density test score to diagnose someone with osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sex. Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Age. As you age, bone loss happens more quickly, and new bone growth is slower. Body size. Race. Family history. 01-Dec-2022

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