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==Introduction==

== <span></span> [[Category:OpenPages]] Introduction ==

 

Calcium is essential for many intracellular and extracellular functions. These include:

Calcium is essential for many intracellular and extracellular functions. These include:

'''Calcitriol''', or '''1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol''' is the biologically active metabolite of vitamin D. It is classified as a steroid hormone and acts to raise blood calcium levels.  

'''Calcitriol''', or '''1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol''' is the biologically active metabolite of vitamin D. It is classified as a steroid hormone and acts to raise blood calcium levels.  

There are two dietary sources of Vitamin D3 -

There are two dietary sources of Vitamin D3

 

1. '''Vitamin D2''' is produced in plants (ergocalciferol).  

1. '''Vitamin D2''' is produced in plants (ergocalciferol).  

 

 

[[Category:Electrolytes]]

[[Category:Electrolytes]]

[[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:A&P Done]][[Category:Minerals]]

[[Category:A&P Done]][[Category:Minerals]]