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Created page with "{{:Stub}}<section begin="clinical biochemistry" /> '''Calcium''' is an ion in the body. * Roles ** Comprises bone ** 1 kg in adults *** 99% in bone ** Muscle contraction ** Neurotransmission ** Membrane transport ** Enzymes ** Coagulation * 45% free * 45% protein bound * 10% anion bound * Regulation ** Kidney ** PTH *** Decreased calcium stimulates PTH *** Increased phosphate stimulates PTH *** Increases Ca2+ reabsorption in tubule *** Increases phosphate excretion in..."