Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning Calcium

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE concerning calcium?

• A) Calcium's alkalinity assists in regulating acid-base balance.
• B) Ninety-nine percent of calcium is found in the blood and soft tissue.
• C) When blood calcium falls, osteoclasts will liberate calcium from the skeleton.
• D) Calcium is a major mineral.

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Definitions:

Otoliths

Otoliths are small calcium carbonate crystals located in the inner ear that play a critical role in sensing gravity and linear acceleration, aiding in balance and spatial orientation.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear, crucial for converting sound vibrations into neural signals for hearing and helping with balance.

Inner Ear

Part of the ear that contains the sensory organs for hearing and balance; contains the bony and membranous labyrinth.

Oscillation

A repetitive variation or fluctuation, typically in time, of a system about a central value or between two or more different states.