Describe the disease known as osteoporosis. What are the signs, causes, and problems that can develop because of this disease. How could you prevent developing osteoporosis? (3-5 sentences)

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question
Describe the disease known as osteoporosis. What are the signs, causes, and problems that can
develop because of this disease. How could you prevent developing osteoporosis? (3-5 sentences)
Transcribed Image Text:Describe the disease known as osteoporosis. What are the signs, causes, and problems that can develop because of this disease. How could you prevent developing osteoporosis? (3-5 sentences)
Expert Solution
Step 1

The skeletal system of the body comprises all the bones and joints in the body. The bones or the skeletons are the vital body parts that are responsible for providing structural support to the soft tissues and organs present in the body. The bones of the skeletal system are connected to each other by joints. Thus, the point of contact at which two bones meet is called a joint or articulations. The formation of joints between two bones is facilitated by the ligament. This skeleton system, apart from providing body support and structural framework, also facilitates the movement of the body by interacting with the muscular system of the body. The tendon is a fibrous connective tissue responsible for connecting muscle to bone, therefore connecting the two systems. 

The skeletal system is also responsible for the storage of minerals such as calcium or phosphorus. The skeletal system forms the main component of the hematopoietic system, which is a biological process involving production of new red blood cells in the bone marrow. 

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780135168059
Author:
Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher:
Pearson Education, Inc.,
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780078024283
Author:
Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb, Human Anatomy…
Human Anatomy & Physiology (Marieb, Human Anatomy…
Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN:
9780321927040
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON