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Which is the most abundant metal found in the human body? Explain how it Works inside the human body?

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Calcium is the most abundant metal found in the human body for egin teeth and to
(ii) 2% of an adult weight is made up of calcium.
Calcium is present in teeth and bones in the form of calcium phosphate and carbonate and these make bone and teeth hard.
Al Water in the human body as in the blood and inside cells. contain dissolved calc
(v) The calcium ions are involved in muscle movement and sending electricity brain and along nerves
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