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Which substance is neither one of the two principal mineral nutrients in bone hydroxyapatite nor the vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium?

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Which substance is neither one of the two principal mineral nutrients in bone hydroxyapatite nor the vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium?

  1. Calcium

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Vitamin D

  4. Sodium

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Sodium

Calcium and phosphate are the principal mineral components of bone hydroxyapatite. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Sodium is outside those three roles, although sodium can occur in bone mineral.

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