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calcitonin: its regulation and effects Flashcards

1
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what is calcitonin synthesized and released from

A

parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland

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2
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what is calcitonin a stimulus for

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release of high blood calcium or stress from exercise

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3
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what does calcitonin do

A

decrease blood calcium levels

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how does calcitonin decrease blood calcium levels

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inhibiting osteoclast activity

stimulate kidneys to increase excretion of calcium in urine

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