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Where is magnesium mainly absorbed in the body?
Where is magnesium mainly absorbed in the body?
- Bone
- Kidneys
- Large intestine
- Small intestine (correct)
What is the approximate total amount of magnesium in the body?
What is the approximate total amount of magnesium in the body?
- 10g
- 40g
- 50g
- 25g (correct)
What contributes to the mobilization of magnesium from bones?
What contributes to the mobilization of magnesium from bones?
- Aldosterone
- PTH (correct)
- Hypermagnesemia
- Renal failure
What is a clinical indication of hypermagnesemia?
What is a clinical indication of hypermagnesemia?
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How does Aldosterone affect plasma magnesium levels?
How does Aldosterone affect plasma magnesium levels?
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What leads to hypermagnesemia?
What leads to hypermagnesemia?
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