*B) bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints.

A) lack of femoral head cartilage development.

11. A 45-year-old man started having difficulty with reading things. He states, “I guess it’s my time for reading glasses because I am getting older.” He wants to know why this happens. You explain that with aging the:

11. Alterations in __________ have been associated with the development of mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

22. Why does the risk of osteoporosis increase after menopause?

29. Which types of medication should be avoided in someone with gout?

24. A bone marrow that is infiltrated by excessive fibrous connective tissue and blood vessels is characteristic of:

B) increased osteoclastic activity leading to cartilage destruction.

C) I will eat more vegetables and less meat.

10. A patient sustained a traumatic amputation below his knee due to a motor vehicle accident. He is experiencing phantom pain and wants to know how this could be happening if his leg is gone. You explain that phantom pain occurs because: