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melina_rosy

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Which drugs are used to treat osteoporosis?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II is catalyzed by the angiotensin-converting enzyme from the renal endothelium.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Bisphosphonate drugs act by inhibiting bone resorption. Selective estrogen receptor modulators act by inhibiting bone resorption but do not have the adverse effects of estrogen on the breast and uterus. Calcitonin act by inhibiting osteoclasts that break down bone. Parathyroid hormone-like drugs act by increasing bone density by stimulating osteoblasts.

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Wow, this really help

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