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Science-Related Homework Help Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences Topic started by: mikael on Nov 3, 2013



Title: Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
Post by: mikael on Nov 3, 2013
Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
A) fluorosis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) rickets.
D) the female athlete triad.


Title: Re: Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
Post by: landon34m on Nov 12, 2013
 osteoporosis.


Title: Re: Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
Post by: bio_man on Nov 13, 2013
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Title: Re: Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
Post by: Landon34 on Nov 13, 2013
@ bio man. If your suggestion is that I am wrong. Age-related kyphosis often occurs after osteoporosis weakens spinal bones to the point that they crack and compress.


Title: Re: Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
Post by: bio_man on Nov 13, 2013
Not suggesting you're wrong at all. Dowager's hump and Kyphosis mean the same thing. Just thought the topic author would find it interesting.


Title: Re: Dowager's hump is one characteristic of
Post by: mikael on Jan 5, 2014
Thanks for answering.