Bone Basics
This mineral gives bones their strength and hardness.
What is calcium?
Women are at higher risk after this stage of life.
What is menopause?
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens these structures
What are bones?
This unhealthy habit involving tobacco increases osteoporosis risk.
What is smoking?
Bone tissue looks like this geometric pattern under a microscope.
What is a honeycomb?
Long-term use of this type of medication, often for inflammation, can weaken bones.
What are corticosteroids?
The process of breaking down and rebuilding bone is called this.
What is bone remodeling?
A family history of osteoporosis increases this
What is genetic risk?
The protein framework inside bone that minerals attach to is made mostly of this.
What is collagen?
Low levels of this male hormone can also contribute to bone loss.
What is testosterone?