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Osteoporosis is a disease that increases bone weakness, and increases the risk of a broken bone.
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What in the body is affected by osteoporosis?
Bone
What organs are affected by osteoporosis?
the bones and joints
What part of the skeletal diagram is affected when you have osteoporosis?
bone
What body system are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is basically a severe loss of bone density.
Why would a bone scan be used in diagnosing osteoporosis?
Since osteoporosis is a disease of bone tissue that has lost its density, then scanning the bones to see if they are affected is the only sure way of determining if a person has the disease.
How many women are affected by Osteoporosis?
I don't know the exact percentage, but I do know that most of the people who suffer are women.
What body systems are affected by other body systems?
Every body system is affected by every other body system.
Atherosclerosis in major systems affected?
ateherosclerosis in major sysems affected
What systems get affected when you have a sunburn?
The skin.
Which body systems are affected by encephalitis?
The brain
The condition in which bone density is lost and bones become brittle is called?
osteoporosis
What do bones look like when affected by osteoporosis?
When affected by osteoporosis, bones appear porous and brittle, resembling a honeycomb structure. This condition leads to a decrease in bone density and strength, making them more susceptible to fractures. The outer layer of the bone may become thinner, and the overall architecture is compromised, resulting in an increased risk of breaks even from minor falls or injuries.
