Question

multiple choice question

which of the following harms bones by ridding the body of calcium?

• drinking water
• drinking alcohol
• eating fruits
• smoking

Explanation:

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Analyze the question and options

The question asks which of the listed habits harms bones by ridding the body of calcium. The options provided are:

• Drinking water
• Drinking alcohol
• Eating fruits
• Smoking

Evaluate the physiological effects

Using the Calcium Inhibitors knowledge point

• Drinking alcohol acts as a diuretic and directly interferes with calcium balance by increasing calcium excretion in the urine.
• Alcohol also inhibits the enzymes that convert inactive vitamin D to its active form, which reduces intestinal calcium absorption and impairs bone remodeling.
• Smoking also harms bones, but primarily by decreasing estrogen levels and reducing blood supply to bones, rather than directly ridding the body of calcium through excretion.
• Drinking water and eating fruits generally support overall health and do not deplete calcium.

Determine the correct choice

Based on the physiological mechanism of increasing calcium excretion (ridding the body of calcium), drinking alcohol is the correct choice.
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<mcq-option>Drinking water</mcq-option>
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<mcq-option>Eating fruits</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Smoking</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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The question asks which of the listed habits harms bones by ridding the body of calcium. The options provided are:

• Drinking water
• Drinking alcohol
• Eating fruits
• Smoking

Evaluate the physiological effects

Using the Calcium Inhibitors knowledge point

• Drinking alcohol acts as a diuretic and directly interferes with calcium balance by increasing calcium excretion in the urine.
• Alcohol also inhibits the enzymes that convert inactive vitamin D to its active form, which reduces intestinal calcium absorption and impairs bone remodeling.
• Smoking also harms bones, but primarily by decreasing estrogen levels and reducing blood supply to bones, rather than directly ridding the body of calcium through excretion.
• Drinking water and eating fruits generally support overall health and do not deplete calcium.

Determine the correct choice

Based on the physiological mechanism of increasing calcium excretion (ridding the body of calcium), drinking alcohol is the correct choice.
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<mcq-option>Drinking water</mcq-option>
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<mcq-option>Eating fruits</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Smoking</mcq-option>
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