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jenna1

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Which of the following is a feature of calcium in the body?
 
  a. High blood calcium levels correlate with tetany.
  b. Abnormal dietary calcium intakes promote calcium rigor.
  c. Higher calcium intakes correlate with lower body fatness.
  d. Efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption is similar for children and adults.
  e. High calcium diets are highly effective in reducing body weight.

Question 2

What is hydroxyapatite?
 
  a. Abnormal cellular structures seen in osteoporosis
  b. The calcium-rich crystalline structure of teeth and bones
  c. A calcium regulatory hormone secreted from the trabeculae region of bone
  d. A compound in plant foods that binds to calcium and phosphorus and inhibits absorption
  e. Potassium crystals found in the framework of bones


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Zebsrer

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

peter

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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