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What are the functions of calcium and potassium in the human body?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

CA and K: Too many to describe here. Too much will kill and too little will kill. Go to wikipedia for good discussion of each.

Answered 5/18/2017

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