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Glossary of Physiology Terms
Calcium
Abbreviation:
Ca2+Definition:
Calcium (Ca2+) is a divalent cation. It plays an important role in physiological processes such as muscle contraction and synaptic transmission. Calcium is also an intracellular messenger.The extracellular concentration of Ca2+ is about 2 mM. The intracellular concentration of Ca2+ is about 70 nM.
Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Last updated: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Last updated: Wednesday, February 5, 2014