About 75% of the Minerals in the Body Are in Bones

question 107

True/False

About 75% of the minerals in the body are in bones and teeth, and include calcium and phosphorus. Homeostatic mechanisms regulate their concentrations.

Understand the impact of sources' credibility, attractiveness, and similarity on the persuasive strength of health messages.

Identify the conditions that increase susceptibility to exaggerated fear reactions towards health risks.

Understand the historical development and scope of health psychology.

Recognize the influence of misinformation on public health perceptions and actions.

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