Understanding Bone Health in Space

Tim Peake discusses the physiological changes astronauts experience in space, particularly the accelerated loss of bone mass. Dr. Stephen Boyd's T-Bone experiment, supported by the Canadian Space Agency, uses 3D imaging to study these changes in astronauts. The research aims to improve understanding of bone health in space and its implications for aging and bedridden patients on Earth. The findings could lead to personalized treatments for bone loss.

What is the rate of bone mass loss in space compared to Earth?

• 1.5% per month in space

• 1.5% per year on Earth

• 1% per year in space

• 1% per month on Earth

Who is leading the T-Bone experiment?

• Dr. Emily Johnson

• Dr. Tim Peake

• Dr. Stephen Boyd

• Dr. John Smith

What technology is used in the T-Bone experiment to study bone structure?

• X-ray imaging

• 2D ultrasound

• 3D imaging technology

• MRI scanning

How many astronauts are involved in the T-Bone experiment?

• Ten

• Five

• Twenty

• Fifteen

What parts of the body are scanned in the T-Bone experiment?

• Forearm and leg

• Back and neck

• Arms and feet

• Head and chest

What is the main goal of the T-Bone experiment?

• To test new space food

• To study bone health in astronauts

• To develop new space suits

• To improve space station design

How does the T-Bone experiment benefit people on Earth?

• By improving space travel

• By identifying bone loss susceptibility

• By reducing space mission costs

• By enhancing satellite technology

What is the similarity between the effects of microgravity and aging on Earth?

• Both increase muscle mass

• Both decrease bone density

• Both improve vision

• Both enhance cognitive function

How long does it take to learn about aging in space compared to Earth?

• One month in space equals a year on Earth

• Six months in space equals a year on Earth

• Six months in space equals a decade on Earth

• One year in space equals one year on Earth

What is the broader impact of space health research?

• It has no impact on Earth

• It only benefits astronauts

• It benefits both space and Earth

• It only benefits scientists