An essay on some aspects of calcium metabolism

Abstract

The disjointed state of our knowledge of the place of calcium in the bodily economy is evident from the foregoing account. in spite of much painstaking research, we are still shrouded in the mists of uncertainty but, as has truly been said,"the principles of science have been worked out by slow degrees and much blundering"and"by the mistakes of others and by their misconceptions we are guided into more fruitful paths ".Nevertheless, progress has been made, and though doubtless there will be further failures and disappointments, the relentless march of all- conquering science will not be stayed, and ultimately the truth will be made plain to all men.