Figure 3. Regulatory mechanisms of serum levels of calcium and phosphorus. Adapted from Ross AC et al.7 PTH, parathyroid hormone; Ca2+, calcium ion; PO4 3-, phosphate ions; ↑, increase; ↓, decrease.
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