Question 16 of 19

No, that answer is incorrect. The correct answer is rheumatoid arthritis. This disease causes extra osteoclast activity resulting in bone loss.

Other health conditions that can put a person at higher risk for developing osteoporosis are:

diseases of the thyroid - this can stimulate the bone-dissolving action of osteoclasts
poorly controlled insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
lactose intolerance - this will lead to decreased consumption of calcium-rich products
chronic digestive disorders - these can make it harder for the body to absorb calcium
disorders of the parathyroid gland - this can increase osteoclast activity