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Physiology
The sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX) is involved in the regulation of calcium levels in cells. It exchanges three sodium ions (Na+) for one calcium ion (Ca2+), thereby helping to maintain intracellular calcium homeostasis.
Pedodontics
The primary purpose of scaling and root planing is to remove calculus and aetiological necrotic cementum.
General Pathology
Pernicious anemia is a common complication of chronic fundal (type 1) gastritis due to the loss of intrinsic factor.