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Deficiency of calcium can

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Cause constipation
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Can cause night blindness
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Decrease the resistance of our body against harmful microorganisms
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Make our bones and teeth weak
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Solution

The correct option is D Make our bones and teeth weak

Calcium plays ain important role in building and maintaining bones and teeth.calcium is important in the activity of many enzymes in the body. The contraction of muscles, release of neurotransmitters, regulation of heartbeat, and clotting of blood are all dependent on calcium.

Deficiency of calcium is known as Hypocalcemia.

It occurs when calcium levels in the blood are low.

Teeth and bones are made up of calcium and its deficiency can lead to dental changes, and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become brittle. Hence, the deficiency of calcium can make our bones and teeth weak.

So, the correct option is 'make our bones and teeth weak'.


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