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Calcium In Body Fluids
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium. Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the rest of the calcium.
Alternative Names
Diet - calcium
Function
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the the human body. Calcium helps form and maintain healthy teeth and bones. Proper levels of calcium over a lifetime can help prevent
Calcium helps your body with:
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Calcium hydroxide
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Seroma (Fluid Build-Up)
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Fluid imbalance
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Pleural fluid analysis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBroaddus VC, Light RW. Pleural effusion. In: Mason RJ, Murray J, Broaddus VC, Nadel J, eds. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed.... Read more »
Pleural fluid smear
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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