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B

C

D

The most abundant metal ion present in the human body is:

Zn

2+

Fe

Ca

Na

2+

2+

+

By Team Aakash Byju's | 17th January 2023

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is  B) Ca   .

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The human body is a composition of a lot of metal ions.

Ca2+ ions are concentrated in the bodily fluids outside the cell, much like they are within and outside the cell.

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Ca2+ ions are significant in the minerals apatite and fluorapatite found in the enamel of teeth and bones.

Ca2+ ions are necessary to start the contraction of muscles and to keep the heart beating regularly. They also play a key role in blood clotting.