Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Calcium Needs

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding calcium needs during pregnancy?

• A) The AI for calcium is the same for pregnant and non-pregnant women.
• B) Calcium absorption is very efficient during pregnancy.
• C) The extra demand for calcium during pregnancy has been shown to cause bone demineralization and increase the risk of future fractures.
• D) Kale, collard greens, and broccoli are good plant sources of calcium.

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, which helps control the balance of water in the body.

Collecting Duct

Part of the renal tubule system in the kidney that is responsible for the concentration and transport of urine.

Filtrate

The fluid that has passed through a filter, removing certain particles and solutes, commonly used in the context of biological processes like kidney filtration.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the filtrate produced by the kidneys or other filtering mechanisms.