When It Comes to Calcium Balance, the Priority of the Body

question 58

Multiple Choice

When it comes to calcium balance, the priority of the body is:

• A) To excrete about 2/3rds of daily calcium intake through sweat
• B) To absorb 100% of the calcium the diet provides
• C) To maintain bone calcium levels, even at the expense of blood levels
• D) To maintain blood calcium levels, even at the expense of bone

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