Which of the Following Statements Is True?​

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?​

• A)People develop their peak bone mass during the first four decades of life.
• B)The skeleton no longer adds to bone density after 20 years of age.
• C)​The bones begin to lose density after 40 years of age regardless of calcium intake.
• D)​People do not need calcium throughout life.
• E)​Low blood calcium is sensed by the brain and converted to a signal that increases intake of dairy foods.

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