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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The skeleton's calcium reserve is primarily stored in:
Options
A Bone marrow
B Compact bone
Correct Answer
C Cartilage
D Ligaments
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The skeleton's calcium reserve is primarily stored in compact bone. Calcium is stored in the mineralized bone matrix as hydroxyapatite crystals and can be mobilized when blood calcium levels are low.

Hint

This dense outer layer of bone serves as the primary mineral reservoir.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1749 of 2214
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