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Calcium Homeostasis Flashcards

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What is the most abundant mineral in the bone and body?

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Calcium

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What are calcium ions needed for?

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Bone mineralisation, tooth health, regulation of heart rate and strength of contraction, blood coagulation, infraction of smooth and skeletal cell muscles and regulation of nerve impulse conduction

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What is the reference range for calcium concentration in the blood?

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8.5-10.5mg/dl (2.2-2.7 mM)

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Hypocalcaemia

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Abnormally low concentrations of calcium that adversely impacts circulation, muscles, nerves and bone

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Hypercalcaemia

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Abnormally high concentrations of calcium that adversely impacts nerves and digestive

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