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What is the primary form in which calcium is found in bone and teeth?
What is the primary form in which calcium is found in bone and teeth?
- Calcium phosphate crystals (correct)
- Calcium hydroxide crystals
- Calcium carbonate crystals
- Calcium sulfate crystals
Which factor increases the absorption of calcium?
Which factor increases the absorption of calcium?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D (correct)
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin K
In what form is calcium involved in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission?
In what form is calcium involved in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission?
- Ca-
- Ca+
- Ca3+
- Ca2+ (correct)
When is an adequate calcium intake particularly vital for health?
When is an adequate calcium intake particularly vital for health?
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What decreases the absorption of calcium?
What decreases the absorption of calcium?
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