MDCAT Biology MCQ #5640

A 25-year-old woman with osteoporosis is advised to consume calcium-rich foods. Which bone cell is responsible for calcium absorption?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #5640

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 25-year-old woman with osteoporosis is advised to consume calcium-rich foods. Which bone cell is responsible for calcium absorption?

    • A) Osteoclast
    • B) Osteoblast
    • C) Osteocyte
    • D) Chondrocyte

    Answer: Osteoblast

    Explanation: Osteoblasts help in bone formation by absorbing calcium; Osteoclast is wrong as it breaks down bone.