#1
Which of the following is a major risk factor for osteoporosis?
High body weight
Regular weight-bearing exercise
Smoking
Consuming dairy products
#2
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining bone health?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
#3
Which of the following lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
Regular weightlifting exercises
Sedentary lifestyle
Excessive alcohol consumption
Maintaining a healthy weight
#4
What role does calcium play in bone health?
Calcium strengthens muscles
Calcium helps in blood clotting
Calcium regulates nerve function
Calcium provides structure and strength to bones
#5
Which of the following vitamins is important for calcium absorption?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Vitamin E
#6
What is the primary source of vitamin D for most people?
Fatty fish
Sunlight
Dairy products
Leafy greens
#7
What percentage of bone mass is typically acquired by the end of adolescence?
#8
Which hormone plays a significant role in regulating calcium levels in the blood and thus influences bone density?
Insulin
Cortisol
Estrogen
Parathyroid hormone
#9
Which demographic group is most commonly affected by osteoporosis?
Children
Young adults
Elderly individuals
Middle-aged men
#10
What is the role of estrogen in bone health?
It promotes bone resorption
It inhibits bone resorption
It has no effect on bones
It stimulates bone growth
#11
What is the medical term for the abnormal curvature of the spine often seen in advanced osteoporosis?
Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Spondylosis
#12
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis?
Low body weight
Family history of osteoporosis
Regular weight-bearing exercise
High alcohol consumption
#13
What is the primary method for diagnosing osteoporosis?
Bone density scan (DEXA scan)
Blood test
X-ray
MRI scan
#14
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with osteoporosis?
Type 1 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple sclerosis
Asthma
#15
What is the primary mechanism by which bisphosphonates help treat osteoporosis?
Increasing bone formation
Decreasing bone resorption
Stimulating estrogen production
Promoting calcium absorption
#16
Which of the following medications is known to increase the risk of osteoporosis?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Beta-blockers
#17
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone remodeling?
Breaking down bone tissue
Forming new bone tissue
Regulating blood calcium levels
Transporting minerals to the bone
#18
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing secondary osteoporosis?
Sedentary lifestyle
High calcium intake
Hyperthyroidism
Regular weight-bearing exercise