What Would Be the Effect on Bone Growth of Insufficient

question 14

Multiple Choice

What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

• A)There would be no effect,since the body is able to synthesize calcium.
• B)The matrix would be softer.
• C)The bone would be less flexible.
• D)The epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.
• E)There would be increased formation of spongy bone.

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