Calcium metabolism

reasons. One reason is it can make peoples bones strong. It has been a recomendation by doctors that if people want to have strong bones, they should drink 3 cups of milk everyday, also when they have weak bones they should drink milk because it has calcium, which that will make your bones big and strong. It’s so important because if people don’t drink it, our bones will be very soft. Another reason is, because milk can help lose weight. In fact, people who drink a very little amount of milk…

When both solutions are mixed a white precipitate (Calcium Carbonate) is formed alongside Sodium Chloride. A clear colourless liquid is observed as the white precipitate is filtered through the filter paper.…

composite material which is the calcium phosphate in termed of hydroxyapatite that give bone their rigidity…

The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability and it is responsible for the movement of the body. The strong protective skeletal layer protects vital organs. For example rib cage protects the heart, kidneys and lungs from any traumatic injury. Bones provide framework that supports and keeps the body from collapsing. It is the major supporting structure of the body. The bone is classified by their shape or structure as cortical bones are dense and compact and cancellous is spongy.…

Hypercalcaemia The abnormally rapid process of bone regeneration associated with Paget's disease can sometimes lead to a build-up of calcium in the blood. This is hypercalcaemia. Hypercalcaemia only occurs in people with Paget's disease who have been confined to bed after having an operation or a fracture. However, even in these circumstances hypercalcaemia is quite rare. Symptoms of hypercalcaemia…

Preventative Measures Preventative measures for osteoporosis can include: Supplementing calcium intake or ensuring adequate intake of dietary calcium: calcium plays a vital role in bone maintenance and restoration. Supplementing Vitamin D intake: Vitamin D assists with calcium absorption and is integral in maintaining bone density. Vitamin D is found only in small amounts in certain food, so vitamin D supplements are often necessary…

In the United States, elderly abuse has been increasing rapidly and there are many effects of elder abuse. Some of the effects of elder abuse could be physical and psychological. These kind of abuse are really hard to identify. For instance, the abusers could hide the fact that they are abusing the elders. So, the consequences of elders abuse could be a long or short-term effects. According to Centers for Disease, physical effects is the most immediate effects. It included things such as…

Middle/ Thoracic Spine The thoracic spine joins the cervical spine and extends down past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. The thoracic spine made up of twelve vertebrae, labelled T1-T12 is built for stability, holding the body upright and providing protection for the vital organs in the chest. The most common cause of thoracic back pain is due to muscular irritation or other soft tissue problems, caused by lack of strength, poor posture, prolonged…

Osteogenesis Imperfect is also known as the, “Brittle Bone Disease”. This is an extremely rare disease with less than twenty thousand cases a year. As of today there is no known available cure, but there are treatments available to lessen the symptoms of the disease. This is a chronic illness that can last up to a few months, to lasting a person’s entire lifetime. This is a disease that causes extreme fragility in the bones of a normal person. This could make a person’s life extremely difficult…

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) or the stone man syndrome is a disorder in which the muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone. The extra skeletal bone formation causes the person loss of mobility as the joint become affected. Overtime the person affected with FOP has difficulty difficulties breathing, speaking, and eating. Due to their eating problem they may experience malnutrition. Signs and symptoms of FOP can be observed as…