title: Phosphorus: a quick reference.
abstract: This article gives a brief overview of phosphorus. The author addresses the main functions of phosphorus in the body, the causes and manifestations of hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia, and suggests further readings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Sciences, University of Wisconsin, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA. jabates@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
authors.forename: Julia A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bates
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D054559:Hyperphosphatemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000502:physiology*; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D010758:Phosphorus