Item111points Time Remaining 1 hour 55 seconds01:00:55Item 11 Time Remaining 1 hour 55 seconds01:00:55What Would Be the Effect on Bone Growth of Insufficient Dietary Calcium?What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?Multiple ChoiceThe epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.The bone matrix would be softer.The bone would be less flexible.The formation of spongy bone would be increased.

5. Which of the following statements regarding bone health are INCORRECT?I. Calcium forms crystals, hydroxyapatite, which gives strength andrigidity to maturing bones.II. Both calcium and phosphorous are needed to increase bone mass.III. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become porous and fragile dueto loss of Vitamin K.IV. Osteoporosis occurs only in females.a) I and IIb) II and IIIc) III and IVd) II, III and IV

Which of the following statements regarding calcium homeostasis is true?Multiple ChoiceWhen blood calcium levels are too low, osteoclast activity increases.Parathyroid hormone inhibits osteoclast activity.Parathyroid hormone increases calcium loss from the kidney.Calcitonin elevates blood calcium levels.Increased osteoblast activity increases blood calcium levels.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhat can happen if blood calcium levels drop too low?Multiple choice question.ConvulsionsBlood clottingMuscle paralysisCalcium is stored in bones

Which bone condition occurs most frequently in postmenopausal women with calcium deficiencies?Group of answer choicesRicketsOsteomalaciaOsteoporosisPaget disease

A sedentary patient is low in vitamin D, and her calcium levels begin to drop. How will the body respond to bring calcium levels back to normal?Multiple ChoiceIncrease parathyroid hormone secretionIncrease urinary excretion of calciumIncrease calcitonin secretionActivation of osteoblasts