Normal bone growth and replacement depend on the presence of
A) the vitamins A, B12, C, and D
B) the minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, boron, and manganese
C) calcitonin, parathyroid hormone, human growth hormone, sex hormones, and thyroid hormones
D) all of these choices

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Normal bone growth and replacement depend on the presence of all of these factors, including vitamins A, B12, C, and D, minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, boron, and manganese, and hormones such as calcitonin, parathyroid hormone, human growth hormone, sex hormones, and thyroid hormones. Deficiencies in any of these nutrients or hormones can lead to impaired bone growth and development, as well as increased risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.

Normal Bone Growth and Replacement Depend on the Presence of