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The difference between osteomalacia and osteoporosis is that osteomalacia is _____ while osteoporosis is _____.
 a. demineralization of bone, inadequate bone mineralization
  b. hereditary, diet related
  c. inadequate bone mineralization, demineralization of previously healthy bone
  d. prevalent in adults, prevalent in children

Question 2

The _____ promotes energy storage.
 a. hormone glucagon
  b. cofactor glucaphac
  c. hormone insulin
  d. cofactor proinsulin



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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