Calcium Homeostasis

Question 1

What is the most abundant mineral in the bone and body?

Answer 1

Calcium

Question 2

What are calcium ions needed for?

Answer 2

Bone mineralisation, tooth health, regulation of heart rate and strength of contraction, blood coagulation, infraction of smooth and skeletal cell muscles and regulation of nerve impulse conduction

Question 3

What is the reference range for calcium concentration in the blood?

Answer 3

8.5-10.5mg/dl (2.2-2.7 mM)

Question 4

Hypocalcaemia

Answer 4

Abnormally low concentrations of calcium that adversely impacts circulation, muscles, nerves and bone

Question 5

Hypercalcaemia

Answer 5

Abnormally high concentrations of calcium that adversely impacts nerves and digestive