In which of the following forms does Ca2+ exhibit profound effects on such things as neuromuscular excitability?
a. free, unbound diffusible Ca2+
b. intracellular Ca2+
c. calcium phosphate crystals impregnated in the organic matrix of bone
d. calcium bound to plasma proteins
e. insoluble Ca2+ salts
A
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