Calcium Magnesium Phosphate Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 main functions of calcium?

A

Structural
Neuromuscular
Enzymatic
Signalling

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What are the 3 hormones that regulate calcium?

A

PTH
Calcitriol
Calcitonin

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Where is most of the calcium in the body?

A

99% is in the bone complexed with phosphate and other minerals in hydroxyapitate.

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