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| bones are inadequately mineralized causing softened weakened bones (Calcium or Vitamin D deficiency) in adults |
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| bones are inadequately mineralized causing softened weakened bones (Calcium or Vitamin D deficiency) in children |
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| Group of diseases in which bone re-absorption outpaces bone deposit. Usually due to poor diet and exercise habits |
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| excessive bone formation in one area, and breakdown in another. Usually found in the spine, pelvis, femur and skull. |
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| wear and tear. Heberden's nodes distal. Bouchard's nodes proximal. |
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| autoimmune disease. antibodies attack joints |
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| occurs when uric acid crystals deposit in extremity joints (where it is colder) and ears (tophi) (also colder). Can be caused by high concentration or uric acid followed by dehydration, which increases concentration and leads to precipitation. |
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| stain teeth yellow or grey in the fetus |
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| extremely rare condition where bones harden, becoming overly dense. Caused by dysfunctional osteoclasts |
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| pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH) after epiphyseal plate closure |
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| caused by excessive production of growth hormone prior to puberty |
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| antibodies attack myelin sheaths. (cause amyloid deposits) |
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| Increase in cell volume, myofibrils and muscle size induced by exercise. |
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| increase in muscle cells(fibers) through the process of mitosis. Takes place mainly in smooth muscle. |
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| antibodies attack acetylcholine receptors inhibiting signals. muscle weakness results |
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| Due to blockage of drainage of CSF usually a result of a brain tumor or severe head trauma |
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