Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The seven important functions of calcium in the body.
Introduction: Minerals are important in a living organism. A mineral can be a macro mineral or a trace element depending on the concentration required by the body. Calcium is one of the five macrominerals other macrominerals include phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium.
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