Calcium Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
Bone remodeling also helps regulate levels of _ in blood
A
Calcium ions
2
Q
Calcium important for healthy nerve transmission, and formation of _
A
Cell membranes
3
Q
Calcium necessary for blood to _
A
Clot
4
Q
Bones contain _ percent of body’s calcium
A
99
5
Q
When fluid calcium levels fall too low _ stimulate osteoclasts activity
A
Parathyroid hormone
6
Q
Calcium released in bloodstream by _
A
Osteoclasts
7
Q
When calcium levels too high, _ inhibit reabsorption, restricting calcium release from bones
A
Calcitonin hormone
8
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