Yes it is true that blood calcium levels must be kept constant at all costs, even at the expense of bone strength.
What is calcium?
- Calcium is one of the most abundant mineral required by our body.
Functions of calcium:
- It helps in formation and maintainance of bones and teeth, helps in metabolism and blood clotting.
Bones undergo remodeling through two process:
- Osteoclasts (demolition) and osteoblasts (construction).
- Bone is a reservoir of calcium, so when needed the blood can withdraw calcium from the bones and activities like metabolism, muscle contraction and blood clotting are done without any hindrances.
Hence, blood calcium levels must be kept constant at all costs, even at the expense of bone strength.
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