Question

odeling alters bone structure without adversely affecting bone strength. What divalent cation is required to create additional bone matrix support? Remodeling a kitchen to add additional cabinets to existing ones also means adding extra support. In a similar respect, bone remodeling alters bone structure without adversely affecting bone strength. What divalent cation is required to create additional bone matrix support? a. phosphate b. calcium c. chloride d. carbonate

Answer 1

Answer:

Calcium (Ca²⁺)

Explanation:

Calcium is very important mineral, found in teeth and bones primarily.

It is needed for the strong bones.

It is very important to maintain the bones in order to support our skeleton.

In our body it is also important to carry out other functions like in muscles, nerve function and also for heart.

If our diet is not full of calcium, the calcium deficiency may occur which leads to the weakening of bones and cause fracture.

The dietary source of calcium includes:

Yogurt, cheese, milk

beans such as peas, peanuts.

fishes

almonds, oranges, molasses