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NUR 211 Unit 2 Study Guide Revised
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Osteoporosis 
 
 
NUR 211 Unit 2 Study Guide Revised 
 
 
=chronic condition that results in deterioration of bone tissue and density, increasing a patient’s risk for fractures. It is the most common bone disease in humans and creates a major public health concern for the future. 
=”Silent Disease” 
 
Bone remodeling = the constant replacing of older bone with newer bone 
 
Osteoclasts = break down bone by adhering to the surface of bone and secreting acids and enzymes directly into the ...
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