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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The skeleton acts as a reserve for which minerals?
Options
A Sodium and potassium
B Calcium and phosphorus
Correct Answer
C Iron and zinc
D Magnesium and sulfur
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The skeleton acts as a reserve for calcium and phosphorus. These minerals are stored in the bone matrix and can be mobilized into the bloodstream when needed for various physiological functions.

Hint

These two minerals are the primary components of hydroxyapatite in bone.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1674 of 2214
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