Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism — Flashcards

Calcium _____ is the major constituent of the inorganic salts present in the bone.

_____ is the most abundant intracellular anion.

The major anions of _____ fluid are proteins and organic phosphates

If the "lost" HCO3- in metabolic acidosis is replaced by _____, the anion gap is increased

Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by decreased serum _____ and increased serum phosphate (hyperphosphatemia)

The major buffers of the extracellular fluid are _____ and phosphate

_____ in serum Mg2+ concentration cause decreased PTH secretion

The range of normal values for the plasma anion gap is _____ to 16 mEq/L

If the "lost" HCO3- in metabolic acidosis is replaced by _____, the anion gap is normal

The major anions of _____ fluid are Cl- and HCO3- (bicarbonate)