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What happens to the bones when calcium is released from them?
What happens to the bones when calcium is released from them?
The bones deform, soften, and tend to fracture spontaneously.
What happens to the blood calcium level when calcium is released from the bones?
What happens to the blood calcium level when calcium is released from the bones?
The blood calcium level elevates (hypercalcemia).
Where do excess calcium salts precipitate and what can it lead to?
Where do excess calcium salts precipitate and what can it lead to?
Excess calcium salts precipitate in the kidneys, leading to stone formation.
