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Calcium is important for every part of the body. Without calcium nothing would work!

Nerves need calcium to release neurotransmitters and thereby transmit nerve impulses, muscles need calcium to contract (including the heart), bones need calcium to remodel bones, etc.

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What tissue is most dense?

Bone


Ninety-nine percent of what your body's supply of what mineral is found in your skeleton?

Calcium. It is an essential mineral needed for bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission. Most of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, helping to maintain their structure and strength.


Why is calcium so important for your body. At what age does your body begin to lose bone density?

Calcium is the most abundant, essential dietary mineral and most important bone-building block in our human body. It is mainly found in the skeleton, which stores 99% of the calcium and provides structural support to the body. About 20% of the world's population suffers from calcium deficiency, which in turn can lead to osteoporosis. Even in childhood and adolescence during the growth phase, a calcium-rich diet is important for bone formation. Therefore, at every stage of life, healthy nutrition, as well as physical activity that helps promote bone density, are two crucial factors of a healthy lifestyle. Calcium is found primarily in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, and numerous fruits, and often nuts.


How can bone fragments be broken down by the body?

Bone fragments can be broken down by specialized cells called osteoclasts. These cells secrete enzymes and acids that break down the mineralized matrix of bone, allowing the fragments to be reabsorbed into the body for recycling and potential use in bone remodeling or repair.


What 3 minerals are stored in bones?

Most bones actually store minerals, just some more than other. for example the humerus* ( Big leg bone ) may store more minerals as it is the biggest bone in the body and has a bigger capacity.Knowledge : AS level student.*(From a person who didn't write this: The femur is actually the longest bone in the body, which is in the leg. I'm in high school :P)

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What is the most prevalent metal in human body?

Calcium is the most prevalent in the human body.


What is the relationship of calcium and bones?

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What is calcium nickname?

The bone mineral. The most abundant mineral in the body


Why doe your body need calcium?

Yes your body does need calcium because if your body doesn't have calcium it would decrease your bone strength.


What tissue is most dense?

Bone


When a person body is too low in calcium the blood levels of calcium remain constant because the body gets calcium from the?

bone


What mineral in the body is responsible for bone growth?

calcium


Is calcium the most metal in the human body?

Calcium is not the most metallic element in the human body. Iron is the most abundant metal in the human body, primarily found in red blood cells and plays a crucial role in oxygen transport. Calcium is also essential for various biological functions, especially in bone and teeth formation.


Where in the body do you find the tissue bone?

You find a tissue bone in bones as well as calcium


Where are mineral store?

Minerals are stored in the bone. To be more specific, the mineral that is stored in the bone is calcium.


When a person's diet is too low in calcium the blood levels of calcium will remain constant because the body will get calcium from the?

bone


When a person's diet is too low in calcium the blood levels of calcium will remain constant because the body will get calcium from?

the bones. The body will mobilize calcium stored in the bones to maintain blood calcium levels. Over time, this can lead to bone loss and potential health problems like osteoporosis.