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londonang

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Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben's pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?
 a. Calcium is only deposited in the bones during childhood
  b. Bone mass is the main factor influencing bone health
  c. Calcium intake is the only factor that significantly affects bone health
  d. Bones are rigid structures that never change once they grow

Question 2

Cortical bone:
 a. is relied on first as a source of calcium for the blood.
  b. is sponge-like in appearance.
  c. is the thick, ivory-like outer portion of bone.
  d. is the lacy network of crystals forming the interior of bone.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


londonang

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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