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==Phosphorus==
==Overview==
Phosphorus is the third most abundent intracellular ion:
Phosphorus is the third most abundent intracellular ion:
Within the body it is found as Phosphate ions or Phosphate within bone.
1. Potassium
The majority (~95%) is combined with Calcium in bone, forming Hydroxyapatite. Less than 1% is found in the extracelullar fluid.
2. Magnesium
3. Phosphorus (as Phosphate)
Within the body it is found as Phosphate ions, or Phosphate within bone. The majority (~95%) is combined with Calcium in bone, forming Hydroxyapatite. Less than 1% is found in the extracelullar fluid.
==Homeostasis==
==Homeostasis==