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Phosphorus is an essential mineral that is required by the body to function normally. It is mainly found in the body in the form of phosphates. Phosphorus is a critical component of all living organisms since it performs very important functions

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What elements are required by the body for proper bone formulation?

Calcium phosphorus


What are calcium ions required for?

Calcium ions are required for a lot functions in our body. First of all, it is required for proper mineralization of bones & teeth. Calcium is an important factor for blood coagulation which helps to prevent bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged. It helps in transmission of nerve signal by releasing neurotransmiter from nerve endings. An increase in intracellular calcium concentration is required for muscle contraction, it also helps in secretory activity of diffent gland like secretion of insulin from pancreas.


What elements give you the required elements?

Some of the required elements required by the human body include oxygen, and trace minerals such as; iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and many others.


Why is there calcium in your bones?

Calcium is a fundamental nutrient which is required by our body every day. It is amongst the most important elements in the diet as it is the main structural component of bones, soft tissues and teeth and is necessary for the metabolic processes of the body. Calcium is essential to our body's ability to function and our ability to think. And it is necessary for us. :)


What are inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat?

There are several nutrients that are required by the human body that are not broken down by the body or destroyed by heat, including:* ...* ...* calcium* iron* ...


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.


Where is calcium in your body?

Calcium is stored in your bones


How does the human body generate calcium?

The human organism (body) does NOT generate calcium. Calcium is ingested into the organism in the diet. Humans doe NOT eat metallic calcium , but it is ingested as the calcium cation (Ca^(2+)) found in milk/ cream and other foodstuffs. It is not directly absorbed as calcium cation, but other enzymes and vitamin D are required for its full absorbtion. It is quite a complex process. However, without calcium , human bones/skeleton would be weak, and suffer with 'ricketts'. a condition where bones bend and break.


The most common mineral in the body is?

Diamond No its calcium.


What are things your body uses calcium for?

Your body uses calcium to help kepp strong bones and teeth. These are just a couple of the things that your body uses calcium for!


Why vitamin d is the essential component of the body?

without vitamin D, your body can not create calcium for your bones. in the winter you must have at least 10 min. of sun light so your body can make the required calcium. vit. D can also be stored for later use.


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

bone