It is a condition in which the level of calcium in the blood is higher from its normal value. This condition is conducive for bone building because more calcium can be used to build bones in the form of hydroxyapatite. One of the hormones in the body is responsible for stimulating bone forming cells (osteoblasts) to remove calcium from the blood and store them into the bones. Calcitonin is released by the thyroid gland if the level of calcium is too high in the blood.
It is necessary to maintain the normal level of calcium in the body because normal muscle and nervous system functions can be affected if there is fluctuations of calcium level in the blood.
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