5 Questions
What is the primary form in which calcium is found in bone and teeth?
Calcium phosphate crystals
Which factor increases the absorption of calcium?
Vitamin D
In what form is calcium involved in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission?
Ca2+
When is an adequate calcium intake particularly vital for health?
During lactation (breastfeeding)
What decreases the absorption of calcium?
Phytate
Test your knowledge about calcium, the most abundant mineral in the human body. Explore its role in bone strength, teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood coagulation. Understand the significance of calcium phosphate crystals and the presence of Ca2+ in the Extracellular Fluid (ECF).
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