The intake of Vitamin D and calcium of older people should be younger individuals.

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The intake of Vitamin D and calcium of older people should be younger individuals.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Older people require greater vitamin D and calcium intake to maintain bone density, as absorption decreases and osteoporosis risk rises with age. Younger individuals need less supplementation due to higher efficiency, making 'greater than' likely correct (incomplete options assumed).

Question 2 of 5

The nasal septum is formed by the bone and the perpendicular plate of the

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nasal septum is formed by the vomer (lower part) and the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid (upper part), dividing the nasal cavity. Nasal bones are external, making 'vomer; ethmoid' correct.

Question 3 of 5

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral (side-to-side) spine curvature. Kyphosis is forward curvature, lordosis is inward, and hunchback is colloquial for kyphosis, making 'scoliosis' correct.

Question 4 of 5

In anatomical position, identify the forearm bone that is most lateral?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In anatomical position (palms forward), the radius is lateral (thumb side) and the ulna medial (pinky side) in the forearm. Tibia and fibula are leg bones, making 'radius' correct.

Question 5 of 5

The most inferior portion of the coxal bone is the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The ischium, the lower posterior part of the coxal bone, is the most inferior, forming the sitz bones. The ilium is superior, pubis anterior, and acetabulum central, making 'Ischium' correct.

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