Abstract:Calcium is critical to human physiology for the function of excitable tissues (e.g. neuromuscular function) and is also needed for skeletal mineralization. The maintenance of a constant free ionized calcium concentration is biologically important for these functions. Regulation of calcium levels is a pre-requisite for its maintenance. In this article, calcium homeostasis is reviewed in respect to the critical organs involved; gastrointestinal tract, and the kidneys. Also reviewed is the calcium sensing recepto… Show more
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