Almost All (99 Percent) of the Calcium in the Body

question 79

Multiple Choice

Almost all (99 percent) of the calcium in the body is used for which of the following purposes?

• A) to provide energy for cells
• B) to provide rigidity for the bones and teeth
• C) to regulate the transmission of nerve impulses
• D) to maintain the blood level of calcium within very narrow limits

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