Which of the following statements is true of phosphorus toxicity?

A) It occurs when people consume less than 4,000 mg of phosphorus a day.
B) It results in mineralization of soft tissues such as the kidneys.
C) It is rarer than phosphorus deficiency.
D) It causes loss of appetite, anemia, and poor bone development.


B

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