What Would Be the Effect on Bone Growth of Insufficient

question 11

Multiple Choice

What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

• A) There would be no effect, since the body is able to synthesize calcium.
• B) The bone matrix would be softer.
• C) The bone would be less flexible.
• D) The epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.
• E) There would be increased formation of spongy bone.

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