MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

CARTILAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most abundant mineral stored in bone is
A
iron
B
sodium
C
calcium
D
potassium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, making up 1.5 to 2% of the total body weight. Approximately 1, 200 g of calcium are present in the body of an adult human; more than 99% of that amount is found in bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost all calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth, giving them structure and hardness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcium as a nutrient is most commonly associated with the formation and metabolism of bone. Over 99 percent of total body calcium is found as calcium hydroxyapatite (Ca10[PO4]6[OH]2) in bones and teeth, where it provides hard tissue with its strength.

Detailed explanation-4: -Calcium accounts for 1 to 2 percent of adult human body weight. Over 99 percent of total body calcium is found in teeth and bones.

Detailed explanation-5: -Calcium is absorbed through the gut with the help of Vitamin D. It then travels in the blood, with some eventually stored with another element, phosphorus, in bone crystals, which increase the strength of bone.

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