Asked by Alicia Burnside on Jun 12, 2024

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Which type of connective tissue is specialized for calcium storage in the body?

A) Elastic connective tissue
B) Blood
C) Fibrocartilage
D) Bone
E) Areolar connective tissue

Calcium Storage

The retention of calcium ions within certain tissues or organelles, important for various physiological processes including muscle contraction.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different organs and tissues, composed of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.

Bone

A rigid organ that forms part of the vertebrate skeleton, providing structural support to the body, protecting organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium.

  • Differentiate the architectural elements and roles of bone and cartilage.
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Krishnam ShuklaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Bone tissue, specifically osteocytes within bone, are responsible for storing calcium in the body.