Calcium
Functions
Treatment
100
How much calcium do adults over the age of 70 require?
What is 1200mg
100
Function of osteoclasts
What is, to disintegrate bone to form a hole on the surface for reformation
100
Allows osteoblasts to work more effectively by binding to the surfaces of bone and slow down the reabsorption of osteoclasts. 
What is Bisphosphonates? 
200
Name 2 good food sources of calcium

What is :almonds, salmon, dairy products, green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli

200
Function of osteoblasts
What is, deposit a protein mixture called osteoid to form new bone?
200
Given as a teriparatide injection, which works on the bone remodelling process by increasing the rate that the new bone is formed
What is parathyroid hormone? 
300
What are the two types of calcium supplements?
What is calcium carbonate & calcium citrate
300
Function of vitamin D pertaining to calcium
What is, aids in absorption?
300
Estrogen and progesterone is supplemented to prevent the bone loss which occurs after menopause.
What is hormone therapy?
400
What type of calcium supplement should those with absorption issues take?



What is calcium citrate?
400
Function of parathyroid hormone

What is, controls calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood?

400
Inhibits the development and activation of osteoclasts
What is denosumab?
M
e
n
u