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CALCIUM - Coggle Diagram
CALCIUM
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Function
Muscle contraction. Calcium helps regulate muscle contraction. When a nerve stimulates a muscle, the body releases calcium. The calcium helps the proteins in muscle carry out the work of contraction
Cardiovascular system. Calcium's role in muscle function includes maintaining the action of the heart muscle. Calcium relaxes the smooth muscle that surrounds blood vessels. Various studies have indicated a possible link between high consumption of calcium and lower blood pressure.
Bone health. Calcium contributes to the development of their bones. After a person stops growing, calcium continues to help maintain the bones and slow down bone density loss, which is a natural part of the aging process.
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Absorbtion
If calcium is soluble, it dissolves easily in water or stomach acid.
Calcium dissolves in the stomach and is absorbed through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream.