Ca2+ And Phosphorus Regulation Flashcards

1
Q

What organ responds to HYPERcalcemia?

A

Thyroid

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2
Q

What hormone does the thyroid produce to regulate Hypercalcemia?

A

Calcitonin

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3
Q

What is the target cell of Calcitonin hormone?

A

Bone osteoblasts

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4
Q

What is the effect of Calcitonin hormone

A

Decrease blood Ca2+

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5
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What hormone responds to HYPOcalcemia?

A

Parathyroid

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6
Q

What hormone does the parathyroid produce to regulate Hypocalcemia?

A

PTH (parathyroid hormone)

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7
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What is the target cell and organ of PTH?

A

Bone osteoclasts, kidney

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8
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What is the effect of PTH on bone osteoclasts + the kidney

A

^ blood Ca2+
Decreases Phosphorus

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