Which of the Following Occurs in the Formation of Mineralized

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs in the formation of mineralized bone matrix?

• A)Blood calcium is elevated.
• B)Hydrogen ions form an acid environment in bone matrix.
• C)Ca²⁺ is actively transported from bone matrix to the blood.
• D)The protein components of bone matrix are digested.
• E)Osteoblasts form collagen and proteoglycans.

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