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  1. Bone matrix is rich in
    1. fluoride and calcium
    2. calcium and phosphorus
    3. calcium and potassium
    4. phosphorus and potassium
Correct Option: B

The matrix comprises the major constituents of bone. It has inorganic and organic parts. The inorganic is mainly crystalline mineral salts and calcium, which is present in the form of hydroxyapatite. The matrix is initialy laid down as unmineralized osteoid mineralisation involves osteoblasts secreting vesicles containing alkaline phosphatase. This cleaves the phosphate groups and acts as the foci for calcium and phosphate deposition.



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