Endocrine disease Flashcards by Murielle Nsiela | Brainscape

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what is osetoporosis?

A

the loss of mineralised bone

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Calcitonin ihibits osteoclast bone resorption. true or false?

A

true

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What do osteoblasts and osteoclasts do?

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Osteoblasts: They lay down new bone
Osteoclasts: absorb established bone

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osteoporosis is prevnetd with estrogen and treated with calcitonin. true or false?

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true

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