Calcitonin Flashcards
1
Q
Calcitonin is produced by _____ cells of the thyroid gland in response to ________
A
Parafollicular (C-cells)
Hypercalcemia
2
Q
2 main functions of calcitonin:
A
- decrease blood calcium
- Decrease bone loss and bone resorption
Calci-tone it down calcium
3
Q
Increased calcium = ________ calcitonin release
A
Increased
4
Q
Decreased calcium = _______ calcitonin release
A
Decreased
5
Q
______ is a strong stimulator of calcitonin release
A
Gastrin
6
Q
3 main things that control calcitonin secretion:
A
Calcium
Calcium sensing receptor
Gastric
7
Q
Increased stimulation of calcium receptors = ______ release of calcitonin
A
Increased
8
Q
Calcitonin decreases calcium in 2 main ways:
A
Decreasing osteoclast function (decreases bone resorption)
Increasing renal calcium elimination (decreasing renal calcium reabsorption)
