Skeletal Health and Maintenance Quiz

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#1

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
#2

What is the medical term for the condition of low bone density?

Osteoarthritis
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
Rickets
#3

What is the primary mineral found in bone tissue?

Iron
Sodium
Calcium
Potassium
#4

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

Hormone regulation
Blood cell production
Digestion
Vision
#5

Which of the following is NOT a component of the axial skeleton?

Skull
Vertebrae
Ribs
Scapulae
#6

What is the name of the tough, fibrous membrane covering bones except at their extremities?

Periosteum
Endosteum
Epiphysis
Articular cartilage
#7

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Smoking
Regular exercise
Family history
Low calcium intake
#8

What is the hormone responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Parathyroid hormone
Estrogen
#9

What is the medical term for a broken bone?

Dislocation
Fracture
Sprain
Arthritis
#10

Which type of exercise is particularly beneficial for improving bone density?

Aerobic exercise
Yoga
Resistance training
Pilates
#11

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of osteoarthritis?

Joint inflammation
Formation of osteophytes
Autoimmune involvement
Bone fragility
#12

What is the name of the condition characterized by the inflammation of the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals?

Gout
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Sciatica
#13

Which of the following bone cells is responsible for bone resorption?

Osteoclast
Osteoblast
Osteocyte
Chondrocyte
#14

What is the name of the condition characterized by the weakening and curvature of the spine in older adults?

Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Ankylosis
#15

Which hormone, predominantly found in females, plays a crucial role in bone density maintenance?

Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
Cortisol
#16

Which of the following nutrients is essential for the production of collagen, a protein found in bone tissue?

Iron
Vitamin C
Calcium
Zinc
#17

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for stimulating bone growth and maintaining bone density?

Growth hormone
Insulin
Cortisol
Thyroid hormone

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