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Homework answers / question archive / rank in order the prevalence of fractures due to osteoporosis of: hip, vertebral, and wrist what is the predominant mineral in bone? bone contains __% of the body's calcium and __% of its phosphorus function of osteoblasts function of osteoclasts the entire skeleton is being constantly remodeled: replaced entirely ever _____ years
vertebral > wrist > hip
hydroxyapatite
99% calcium
85% phosphorus
build bone
breaks down bone
7-10 years
teams of osteoclasts and osteoblasts
resorption, reversal, formation, quiescence (inactive)
a complex array and timing of cytokines and hormones
drop in estrogen levels