*A) eustachian tubes open to release the pressure in the middle ear.

*C) lack of normal contact between the femoral head and acetabulum.

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

*A) the loss of proteoglycans, which is a substance that makes up cartilage.

16. A patient with increased intracranial pressure will have:

1. A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic with an eye problem. The child is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. What is important information to discuss with the parents and child?

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:

C) I will eat more vegetables and less meat.

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

A) RANKL levels decrease leading to increase osteoblast apoptosis.