Calcium plays a very important role in the formation of bones. Elaborate the role of endocrine glands and hormones responsible for maintaining Calcium homeostasis.
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The movement of calcium ions between the body fluids and cells is known as calcium homoeostasis. Calcium plays a critical role in different metabolic processes and is also an important part of the bones. Hence, to maintain the levels of calcium in body fluids, cells and bones are very highly important. Both the thyroid and parathyroid hormones play great roles in calcium homeostasis.