VEGF primarily stimulates:

What is the active form of Vitamin D?

Which metabolic change is commonly seen in cancer cachexia? 

Cachexia involves increased:

Xerostomia is:

What percentage of the body’s calcium is stored in bone?

Which of the following best describes the role of collagen in bone?

Carcinogenesis consists of which three stages?

Bone tissue that has more ___________ bone is more susceptible to osteoporotic fractures.

Monica, a 35 year old female, was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. Ht: 5’1″      Weight: 98 lbs.      Medication history/supplement use: asthma medication and use of multivitamin/mineral supplement most days Physical activity habits: swims 5 days/week for 30 minutes Diet: Lots of fruits, vegetables, oatmeal w/ water for breakfast, fish and chicken for dinner, red wine with dinner on most nights (4 oz) Based on the above information, what are Monica’s risk factors for developing osteoporosis?