The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the
A) kidneys.
B) bones.
C) blood.
D) liver.

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The majority (about 85%) of our body's phosphorus is stored in our bones in the form of calcium phosphate, which makes up the hard structure of bones and teeth. Some phosphorus is also found in soft tissues and fluids of the body, such as the blood, but the highest concentration is in the bones. The kidneys do play a role in regulating phosphorus levels in the blood, but they do not store phosphorus. The liver does not have a significant role in phosphorus storage either.

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