Which of the Following Is True of the Bony Matrix

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the bony matrix of the skeleton as people age

• A)Its composition remains constant throughout life.
• B)Its mineral content diminishes as a normal part of aging.
• C)It gains calcium carbonate while losing calcium phosphate.
• D)The proportion of collagen fibers in the matrix increases with age.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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