Maximum storage of magnesium occurs in
which part of body?
a) Adipose tissue
b) Skeletal muscles
c) Blood
d) Bone
Correct Answer - D
Ans. D. Bone
[Ref Principles of medical physiology p.114]
An adult contains approximately 25 grams of magnesium.
About 60% of the magnesium is present in bone, of which 30% is
exchangeable and functions as a reservoir to stabilize the serum
concentration.
About 20% is present is skeletal muscles, 19% in other soft tissues
and less than 1% in ECF