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Osteoporosis is a condition where one experiences a loss in bone density. It is most commonly found in older women. Due to the loss in density, bones are more prone to fractures.
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Which condition causes a progressive loss of bone tissue?
Osteoporosis
What happens to bone density as you get older?
Due to mineral loss and lower activity, bone density decreases.
What disease is caused by the loss of bone calcium?
Calcium does much for the body, but the common answer for that is osteoporosis
Why is the calcaneum bone significant?
The calcaneus, or heel, is the strongest bone in the body. Thanks to the density and resistance to forces of standing, walking, and running. Often the femur is considered the strongest because of size and flexible properties.
What happens to your spine when you enter space?
The weightless environment of space results in a loss of muscular strength, volume and bone density. This leads to reduced spinal cord excitability, meaning a loss of locomotor function in the legs.
What is the purpose of a stapedectomy?
It is done to treat progressive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition in which spongy bone hardens around the base of the stapes.
Which condition causes a progressive loss of bone tissue?
Osteoporosis
What happens to bone density as you get older?
Due to mineral loss and lower activity, bone density decreases.
What conditions are treated by stapedectomy?
A stapedectomy is used to treat progressive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition in which spongy bone hardens around the base of the stapes.
What is marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity is known as?
Osteoporosis
What is the strongest predictor for loss of bone density?
AGE.
What is medical term for not strong bone?
Bone density loss or brittle bones Osteoporosis ,
The lossof bone dencity that may occur in the later years of life is called?
The early signs of loss of bone density is called osteopenia. The later condition in which loss of bone density is significant is called osteoporosis.
What happens if vitamin d is less?
you loss bone density
What is the name of the skeletal disorder that results in a progressive loss of bone tissue?
Osteo-perosis
What is an unremarkable bone density test?
An unremarkable bone density test means that the results are within normal limits and show no signs of significant bone loss or osteoporosis. It is a positive outcome indicating good bone health.
What do you think are the physical effects of living in space for a long time?
Loss of bone and muscle density.
