As the activity of osteoclasts increases,the:
A) level of calcium in the blood increases.
B) amount of calcium in the bone increases.
C) level of calcium in the blood decreases.
D) Both B and C occur.

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Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption, which involves breaking down bone tissue and releasing minerals, including calcium, into the blood. Therefore, as osteoclast activity increases, the level of calcium in the blood increases.

As the Activity of Osteoclasts Increases,the