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on: Jun 26, 2018
A lateral curvature of the spine is known as:
 
  A) lordosis.
  B) kyphosis.
  C) scoliosis.
  D) spondylitis.

Question 2

A condition that is characterized by the progressive loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue is called:
 
  A) osteoporosis.
  B) osteopenia.
  C) osteomyelitis.
  D) osteomalacia.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Lordosis is an exaggerated curve of the lumbar vertebrae.
B) Kyphosis is humpback or exaggerated curve of the thoracic vertebrae.
C) Correct.
D) Spondylitis is inflammation of one or more vertebrae.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Osteopenia is deficiency of bone tissue.
C) Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of bone, especially the marrow, caused by a pathogen.
D) Osteomalacia is softening of bones.


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