BONE DENSITOMETRY – Questions With Detailed
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Bone densitometry General term encompassing the art and science of
measuring bone mineral density content and density
of specific skeletal sites or whole body.
What is the purpose of bone * measure BMD (bone mineral density)
densitometry? * detect bone loss
* establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis
* asses and individual's risk for fracture
* asses the response o therapy
What is the skeletons purpose? * supports body and protects vital organs
* manufactures red blood cells
sores minerals such as calcium and phosphate
, 2 basic types of bone are: 1) Cortical- outer layer; thick fibrous
2) Trabecular- inner layer; weblike
Bone remodeling Process by which old bone is replaced by new bone.
(constant process)
Reabsorption in bone remodeling: Osteoclasts-
Formation in bone remodeling: Osteoblasts-
Maximum bone mass usually achieved 20 to 30 years
between ________ years of age.
The period of decreasing bone mass At about age 50 in women and around age 65 in men
starts when?
(for women and men)
When does decreasing bone mass At menopause,because of the loss of bone
become more pronounced in preserving estrogen.
women? Why?
What are the determinants for Hereditary and lifestyle factors.
decreasing bone mass?
Bone mineral content (BMC) Measurement of the quality or mass of bone
measured in grams.
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Bone densitometry General term encompassing the art and science of
measuring bone mineral density content and density
of specific skeletal sites or whole body.
What is the purpose of bone * measure BMD (bone mineral density)
densitometry? * detect bone loss
* establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis
* asses and individual's risk for fracture
* asses the response o therapy
What is the skeletons purpose? * supports body and protects vital organs
* manufactures red blood cells
sores minerals such as calcium and phosphate
, 2 basic types of bone are: 1) Cortical- outer layer; thick fibrous
2) Trabecular- inner layer; weblike
Bone remodeling Process by which old bone is replaced by new bone.
(constant process)
Reabsorption in bone remodeling: Osteoclasts-
Formation in bone remodeling: Osteoblasts-
Maximum bone mass usually achieved 20 to 30 years
between ________ years of age.
The period of decreasing bone mass At about age 50 in women and around age 65 in men
starts when?
(for women and men)
When does decreasing bone mass At menopause,because of the loss of bone
become more pronounced in preserving estrogen.
women? Why?
What are the determinants for Hereditary and lifestyle factors.
decreasing bone mass?
Bone mineral content (BMC) Measurement of the quality or mass of bone
measured in grams.
