Calcitonin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the site of synthesis for calcitonin?
A
Parafollicular Cells AKA “C” cells
2
Q
What is the primary functions of calcitonin?
A
Decrease Plasma Calcium
Decrease Osteoclast Cell Synthesis and Activity
3
Q
What does calcitonin do in the body?
A
Lowers Calcium and Phosphate in Plasma
4
Q
Calcitonin inhibits?
A
Bone Reabsorption
5
Q
Calcitonin secretes?
A
C cells of thyroid
6
Q
Calcitonin is used as a treatment for what if the patient has adverse reactions to biphosphonates?
A
Osteoporosis
7
Q
Calcitonin is also used for what disease?
A
Osteitis (pager’s disease)
8
Q
Paget’s disease (osteitis) involves abnormal bone?
A
Growth and Remodeling
