Calcium and Phosphorus Homeostasis Flashcards
forms of calcium
bound to albumin
complexed to anions
free ionized Ca2+ - bio active**
hypocalcemia
hyperreflexia, twitching, cramps, tingling, numbnes
chvostek sign and trousseau sign
chvostek sign
tapping facial nerve - twitching facial muscles
trousseau sign
carpopedal spasm with inflation of BP cuff
hypercalcemia
polyuria, constipation, hyporeflexia, lethargy, polydipsia
changes in plasma protein concentration
alter total Ca concentration
-PTH sense change in ionized Ca and can correct
change in anion concentration
alter ionized Ca
-change fraction complexed to anions
phosphate increase - ionized Ca decrease
acid base balance
acidemia - excess H+ bound to albumin
-increase in ionized Ca2+
alkalemia
free ionized Ca2+ decreased - hypocalcemia
Ca homeostasis
kidney, bone, intestine
bone resorption
(+) PTH, 1,25 Vit D
(-) calcitonin
PTH
released from parathyroid gland with decreased plasma ionized Ca2+
chief cells
of parathyroid gland - secrete PTH
-activity in N-terminal AAs
sense decrease in extracellular Ca2+ concentration
magnesium
low levels stimulate PTH release
PTH on kidney
increased Ca reabsorption
decreased P reabsorption
PTH on bone
increased bone resorption
- act on osteoblasts - secrete cytokine
- osteoclast activity increases