What Factor Can Reduce the Amount of Calcium Absorbed in the Body

question 50

Multiple Choice

What factor can reduce the amount of calcium absorbed in the body?

• A)inadequate vitamin C
• B)a high potassium intake
• C)lack of weight-bearing exercise
• D)lack of nonweight-bearing exercise

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Definitions:

Epithelial Cell Surfaces

The outer layers of cells that line the surfaces and cavities of organs, vessels, and the body, serving as a protective barrier.

Folded Surfaces

Structures in biological systems that have been folded to increase their surface area, enhancing their capacity for processes such as absorption or secretion.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like protrusions on the surface of some epithelial cells that increase surface area for absorption and secretion.

Intercalated Disc

Specialized cell-cell junctions between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart.