Osteoporosis

Calcium

100

How much calcium do adults over the age of 70 require?

What is 1200mg

200

Name 2 good food sources of calcium

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

300

What are the two types of calcium supplements?

What is calcium carbonate & calcium citrate

400

What type of calcium supplement should those with absorption issues take?

What is calcium citrate?

Functions

100

Function of osteoclasts

What is, to disintegrate bone to form a hole on the surface for reformation

200

Function of osteoblasts

What is, deposit a protein mixture called osteoid to form new bone?

300

Function of vitamin D pertaining to calcium

What is, aids in absorption?

400

Function of parathyroid hormone

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

Treatment

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

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

Estrogen and progesterone is supplemented to prevent the bone loss which occurs after menopause.

What is hormone therapy?

400

Inhibits the development and activation of osteoclasts

What is denosumab?