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Calcium to Phosphorus : 2 : 1
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What minerals are stored in bones?
Calcium and phosphorus mainly are found in bone plus copper, magnesium and zinc traces.
The minerals necessary to build bone and teeth are?
Calcium and phosphorus.
The mixture of calcium and phosphorus that mineralizes bone is called?
Hydroxyapatite
What are two types os substances are stored in bone matrix?
Bone matrix is composed mostly of calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals like iron, copper, and magnesium.
Is calcium the main substance that forms bones?
Calcium and phosphorus are the two main minerals in bone.
What is the dominant nutrient found in bone?
Bones require large amounts of calcium and phosphorus. Also Vitamin D is important for bone development.
Which two minerals are stored in major quantities in bone tissue?
Calcium and Phosphorus are both stored in major quantities in bone tissue.
The substance that makes bone harden?
Minerals like calcium and phosphorus :)
What elements are most vital in bone formation?
calcium, phosphorus and calcitriol
What elements are required by the body for proper bone formulation?
Calcium phosphorus
What two minerals is bone composed of?
Crystalline and oxygen
Why is calcium and phosphorus good in your diet?
They are essential micro-nutrients firstly because they fulfill various functions in the human body. Calcium is most abundant in the bones thus eating Calcium rich foods like cheese might help to keep bones strong and prevent their degeneration. Phosphorus is the building backbone of energy, genetic material and every cell itself. Lack of phosphorus might cause problems starting with bone and muscle degeneration up to blood cell disruption. Phosphorus intake might harden bones too. Food rich in Calcium is hard cheese and rich in phosphorus are dates.
