Which of the Following Statements Is F Regarding Calcium Needs

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is F 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:

Systemic Acquired Resistance

An overall increase in resistance of plants to a wide range of pathogens induced by a localized exposure to a pathogen.

Salicylic Acid

A beta hydroxy acid used in skincare and medicine, known for its role in treating acne, reducing inflammation, and exfoliating the skin.

Plant Hormone

Extracellular signaling molecule of plants; exerts an effect on target cells at very low concentration. E.g., auxin, gibberellin.

Double Fertilization

Fertilization as it occurs in flowering plants; one sperm cell fuses with an egg, and a second sperm cell fuses with the endosperm mother cell.