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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 9y agoPhosphorus is one of the most important minerals that help the correct functioning of the human body. It's primarily used in the repair and production of body tissues and cells, so it teams up with another mineral, calcium, to provide strength and structure. It can be found in the whole body, but it concentrates in a larger percentage, almost 85 percent, in teeth and bones.
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∙ 12y agoPhosphorus, is a structural component of bones, teeth, DNA, and RNA.
It also is a component of ADP and ATP, which play a central role in the metabolism
Used to build strong bones and teeth
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∙ 13y agoHelps form teeth and bone. Also, it is part of nucleic acids.
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What is phosphorus for in the body?
Phosphorus is the most abundant mineral found in the body, next to calcium. Almost 85 percent of the phosphorus in the body is located in the teeth and bones. Phosphorus is also found in cells and tissues throughout the body.
Where in the body is phosphorus stored?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
What is a phosphorus imbalance?
Phosphorus imbalance refers to conditions in which the element phosphorus is present in the body at too high a level (hyperphosphatemia) or too low a level (hypophosphatemia)
What is phosphorus (p)?
Phosphorus, (IPA: /ˈfɒsfərəs/, is the chemical element that has the symbol P and atomic number 15. The name comes from the Greek: phôs (meaning "light") and phoros(meaning "bearer"). A multivalent nonmetal of the nitrogen group, phosphorus is commonly found in inorganic phosphate rocks.Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of your total body weight. While it is in every cell of your body, most of the phosphorus in your body is in your bones and teeth. Approximately 85% of your body's phosphorus is in your bones.
Where is most of your body phosphorus found?
musclehydroxyapatiteliveradrenal glandspancreas
How does phosphorus appear in the body?
Almost all of the phosphorus in the body occurs as phosphate
What is phosphorus for in the body?
Phosphorus is the most abundant mineral found in the body, next to calcium. Almost 85 percent of the phosphorus in the body is located in the teeth and bones. Phosphorus is also found in cells and tissues throughout the body.
The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the?
The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in bones.
Where in the body is phosphorus stored?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
The body's phosphorus is stored where?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
Phosphorus is contained in?
About 85% of phosphorus in the body can be found in bones and teeth, but it is also present in cells and tissues throughout the body. (living organisms)
Why is phosphorus important to your body?
I take phosphorus to help my skin allergies
What is phosphorus?
Phosphorus, (IPA: /ˈfɒsfərəs/, is the chemical element that has the symbol P and atomic number 15. The name comes from the Greek: phôs (meaning "light") and phoros(meaning "bearer"). A multivalent nonmetal of the nitrogen group, phosphorus is commonly found in inorganic phosphate rocks.Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of your total body weight. While it is in every cell of your body, most of the phosphorus in your body is in your bones and teeth. Approximately 85% of your body's phosphorus is in your bones.
What is a phosphorus imbalance?
Phosphorus imbalance refers to conditions in which the element phosphorus is present in the body at too high a level (hyperphosphatemia) or too low a level (hypophosphatemia)
How much phosphorus do you need in your body?
Phosphorus is poisonous. Eat it at your peril. I'm serious, leave that shot alone.
Is phosphorus found or produced in the body amd how?
yes
What happens if you dont have enough phosphorus in your body?
you die.
