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To describe:
The mechanism that regulates the concentration of blood calcium ions.
Introduction:
Calcium ions present in the blood plays a vital role in the formation of the fibrin during the blood clotting process. It plays an important role in the muscle contraction and also acts as a secondary messenger for the hormone release into the bloodstream.
Pictorial representation:
Fig. 1(a):Mechanism of regulation of calcium ion when the blood calcium level is too high. Fig. 1(b):Mechanism of regulation of calcium ion when the blood calcium level is too low.
Fig. 1(a):Mechanism of regulation of calcium ion when the blood calcium level is too high.
Fig. 1(b):Mechanism of regulation of calcium ion when the blood calcium level is too low.
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