Bones of Trained Athletes May Be Visibly Thicker and Heavier

question 1

Multiple Choice

Bones of trained athletes may be visibly thicker and heavier than those of nonathletes because

• A) athletes have lower blood calcium levels than nonathletes.
• B) weight-bearing exercise increases bone mass and strength.
• C) nonathletes have a low parathyroid hormone rate.
• D) athletes produce more growth plates.
• E) nonathletes produce fewer osteoids.

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