2. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF OSTEOPOROSIS

This course covers the process of bone modeling and remodeling and the biological causes contributing to the postmenopausal osteoporosis.

At the conclusion of this course, you should:

• • Describe the role of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes in the regulated process that maintains the integrity of bone.
  • Understand the pathophysiology that leads to bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Self-assessment criteria:

• • You must complete a multiple-choice question-based assessment to test your understanding of the content covered in this course.
  • There are 7 questions with a time limit of 15 minutes to complete the assessment. Once this time has elapsed, the assessment will be considered   completed at its current level of progress.
  • A maximum of three attempts are allowed to pass the Self–assessment.
  • The pass mark is 80%.

If you successfully pass the assessment, you will be awarded certification for course 2 and progress on to course 3.