Which statement regarding calcium is FALSE? Most of the calcium in our bodies, 99 percent, is found in bones and teeth When dietary calcium is low, calcium is removed from the bone to maintain blood calcium levels Calcium makes up approximately 2 percent of body weight Approximately 50 percent of calcium is found in the blood
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