Metabolic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic Bone Diseases
A
-metabolically active
-peaks at 25-35
2
Q
Osteomalacia
A
-softening of bone
3
Q
Osteopenia
A
-low bone mass
4
Q
Osteopetrosis
A
-increased bone density
5
Q
Osteoporosis
A
-systemic decrease in bone density
6
Q
Paget Disease
A
-2nd most common bone disease
-increased bone resorption and excessive new bone formation
