exam 4: osteoporosis

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“osteo“

bone

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“porosis“

porous

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very common women over

50

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what is osteoporosis

excessive loss of mineralized bone

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parathyroid hormone

stimulates osteoclast to break down bone

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calcitonin

slows down osteoclast, encourages building/maintenance

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what hormone protects bone loss

estrogen hormone

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rapid bone loss with

menopause