ABSTRACT

First Published in 1981, this book offers a full, comprehensive guide into the relationship between our Intestines and the way in which we absorb Calcium. Carefully compiled with a vast repertoire of notes, and references this book serves as a useful reference for Students of Medicine, and other practitioners in their respective fields.

part I|2 pages

Vitamin D Metabolism

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|4 pages

Hepatic Metabolism of Vitamin D

chapter 2|14 pages

Renal Metabolism of Vitamin D

chapter 3|4 pages

Vitamin D Transport

part II|2 pages

Calcium Absorption

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 5|22 pages

Calcium Transport

chapter 6|4 pages

Effects of Age on Calcium Absorption

chapter 7|8 pages

Adaptation to Reproductive States

chapter 8|8 pages

Adaptation to Calcium Deprivation

chapter 9|4 pages

Nutritional Aspects of Calcium Absorption

chapter 10|20 pages

Endocrine Aspects of Calcium Absorption