Calcium in the Body's Fluids Performs All of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

Calcium in the body's fluids performs all of the following major roles except:​

• A)regulating the transport of ions across cell membranes.
• B)helping maintain normal blood glucose.
• C)​participating in blood clotting.
• D)​facilitating muscle contraction.
• E)​activating cellular enzymes.

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Definitions:

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Epidemiological

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Longitudinal

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Gender Differences

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