List and describe two signs of hypophosphatemia.

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List and describe two signs of hypophosphatemia.

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Phosphate has various functions in the body. Phosphate is component of ATP, GTP, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Enzyme activity is regulated by phosphorylation/dephosphorylation. Phosphate is also a major component of bones.

Phosphate is an important electrolyte and serum phosphate levels should be maintained properly. Hypophosphatemia is a condition characterized by low serum phosphate levels.

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