Diseases and Conditions of the Skeletal System

Which condition is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and mineral density, increasing the risk of fractures?

• Osteoporosis

• Osteopenia

• Paget’s Disease

• Osteogenesis Imperfecta

What is the most common form of arthritis that affects the body’s joints by degrading cartilage?

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

• Fibrous Dysplasia

Which bone condition is similar to osteomalacia but occurs in children due to imperfect mineralization?

• Rickets

• Osteogenesis Imperfecta

• Osteonecrosis

• Paget’s Disease

What is a common diagnostic tool used to measure bone mineral density?

• Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan

• MRI Scan

• Blood Test

• Biopsy

Which of the following conditions is an infection in the bone?

• Osteomyelitis

• Osteoporosis

• Fibrous dysplasia

• Osteomalacia

What are primary bone cancers, and what are some common examples?

Which condition is a result of vitamin D deficiency and affects children, leading to soft and weak bones?

• Osteomalacia

• Osteoarthritis

• Rickets

• Osteomyelitis

How does osteonecrosis occur, and which areas of the body are most affected by it?

Define osteoporosis and identify its main risk factors.

What causes osteogenesis imperfecta, and why is it also called brittle bone disease?