CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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What supporting tissue is lost in the greatest amount in osteoporosis?
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Spongy bone.
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Cortical bone.
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hyaline cartilage.
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Fibrous cartilage.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is osteoporosis? The word osteoporosis means spongy (porous) bone. Bone is made up of minerals, mainly calcium salts, bound together by strong collagen fibres. Our bones have a thick, hard outer shell (called cortical or compact bone) which is easily seen on x-rays.
Detailed explanation-2: -A decrease in estrogen in women at the time of menopause and a decrease in testosterone in men as they age. Being confined to a bed due to a prolonged illness (mostly affects bones in children) Having certain medical conditions that cause increased inflammation in the body. More items
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