A patient is seen in the clinic for chronic low blood calcium. What effect will this have on bone health?
A. Bones will not be affected because the calcium is low in the blood.
B. Bone resorption will be triggered in order to increase serum calcium levels.
C. Bone production will occur in order to help increase the blood calcium.
D. Bones will pull the needed calcium from other body structures.
Answer: B
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