Question
Plasma magnesium levels are maintained by
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Renal reabsorption
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| B. |
GIT absorption
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| C. |
Bone resorption
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| D. |
Diet
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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– The kidney is the primary regulator of plasma magnesium.
– ~70% of filtered magnesium is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of Henle’s loop.
– The distal convoluted tubule fine-tunes final magnesium reabsorption.
– Gastrointestinal (GIT) absorption & bone stores affect total magnesium but don’t acutely regulate plasma levels.
– Dietary intake provides magnesium, but excess is excreted; renal handling maintains steady plasma levels.
