121.The onset of type II osteoporosis usually begins at which of the following ages?

a.40

b.50

c.60

d.70

122.A person’s strongest predictor for loss of bone density is which of the following factors?

a.gender

b.age

c.calcium intake

d.blood estrogen level

123.The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?

a.4 years earlier

b.about the same

c.3 years later

d.10 years later

124.A person’s highest bone density is achieved by around which of these ages?

a.18 years

b.30 years

c.55 years

d.70 years

125.What percentage of people with osteoporosis are female?

a.20 percent

b.40 percent

c.60 percent

d.80 percent

126.A lack of which of the following hormones accelerates bone loss?

a.estrogen

b.progesterone

c.testosterone

d.oxytocin

127.How do antiresorptive drug treatments for osteoporosis primarily work?

a.by stimulating parathormone release

b.by inhibiting kidney excretion of calcium

c.by stimulating intestinal calcium absorption

d.by inhibiting the activities of the bone-degrading cells

128.How do anabolic drug treatments for osteoporosis chiefly work?

a.by stimulating estrogen release

b.by enhancing osteoblast activity

c.by stimulating calcium absorption

d.by reducing renal calcium excretion

129.Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for which of the following illnesses?

a.cancer

b.heart disease

c.hypertension

d.diverticulosis

130.Which of the following is known to be a risk factor for osteoporosis in men?

a.high BMI

b.marijuana abuse

c.anabolic steroid use

d.low testosterone levels