Diseases (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What are the three most common diseases affecting the skeletal system?
What are the three most common diseases affecting the skeletal system?
Rickets, osteoporosis, and arthritis
What is the main cause of rickets in children?
What is the main cause of rickets in children?
Lack of vitamin D
Which age group is primarily affected by rickets?
Which age group is primarily affected by rickets?
Children
What do the Greek words 'ostoun' and 'poros' in osteoporosis mean?
What do the Greek words 'ostoun' and 'poros' in osteoporosis mean?
Bone and pore
Which cells break down old bone tissue?
Which cells break down old bone tissue?
Osteoclasts
Why is osteoporosis particularly common in older women?
Why is osteoporosis particularly common in older women?
Oestrogen drops suppress osteoclast control
Where do fractures from osteoporosis most commonly occur?
Where do fractures from osteoporosis most commonly occur?
Spine, wrist, and hip
What type of disorder is rheumatoid arthritis?
What type of disorder is rheumatoid arthritis?
Auto-immune disorder
Which joints are commonly affected by wear-and-tear arthritis?
Which joints are commonly affected by wear-and-tear arthritis?
Hands, knees, feet, hips, and back
Can arthritis be cured?
Can arthritis be cured?
No, it cannot be cured