Why, If 99% of the Calcium in the Body Is

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Essay

Why, if 99% of the calcium in the body is in bones and teeth, are there such elaborate mechanisms to regulate the 1% of calcium that is in the blood?

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Definitions:

Circulatory

Relating to the circulation of blood through the heart and blood vessels, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body and removing waste products.

Digestion

The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components to absorb nutrients and energy.

GI Tract

stands for the gastrointestinal tract, which is the pathway starting from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption of food.

Absorbable Form

A type of medical or pharmaceutical product designed to be absorbed by the body, often referring to sutures or drugs.