Skeletal Health and Maintenance Quiz

Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption in the body.

Osteoporosis refers to the medical condition characterized by low bone density.

Calcium is the primary mineral found in bone tissue.

The skeletal system plays a role in blood cell production, among other functions.

Scapulae are not a component of the axial skeleton.

The periosteum is the tough, fibrous membrane covering bones except at their extremities.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for osteoporosis; it promotes bone health.

Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood.

A broken bone is medically termed as a fracture.

Resistance training is beneficial for improving bone density.

Osteophyte formation is a characteristic feature of osteoarthritis.

Gout is the condition characterized by joint inflammation due to uric acid crystal deposition.

Osteoclasts are bone cells responsible for bone resorption.

Kyphosis is the condition characterized by the weakening and curvature of the spine in older adults.

Estrogen, predominantly found in females, plays a crucial role in bone density maintenance.

Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen, a protein found in bone tissue.

Growth hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating bone growth and maintaining bone density.