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what are the physiological functions of calcium

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-skeletal rigidity - hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate
-component of connective tissue and teeth
-haemostasis (blood clotting) intrinsic and extrinsic cascades
-excitation-contraction coupling - smooth and striated muscle
-stimulus - secretion coupling - acetylcholine from neuromuscular junction
- cell to cell adhesion - cadherins
second messenger for enzymatic activity - calmodulin

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ionised meaning

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free and biologically active

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protein bound and non-diffusible

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biologically inactive and not excreted

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(dietary Ca2+) (Ca2+ reabsorbed from bones) =

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(Ca2+ lost in faeces, sweat and saliva) (Ca2+ deposited in bone)

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physiological function of inorganic phosphate (Pi)

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formation of bone - calcium phosphate and hypoxyapatite crystals
formation of ATP
component of nucleotides, nucleosides and phospholipids
aids in cellular signalling through its role phosphorylating proteins and as a consituent of second messengers

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what does inorganic phosphate normally exsist as

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HPO4- or H2PO4-
plasma conc = 2.3mmol l-1

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what are the 3 different hormones that achieve the homeostasis of calcium and act on the bones, kidneys and intestines

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Metabolites of vitamin D (1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Calcitonin

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where is the parathyroid hormone manufactured

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in chief cells of the parathyroid glands and is the most important of the three hormones, it responds to hypocalcaemia

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what type of receptor is the calcium sensing receptor

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g- protein coupled receptor

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what is FHH

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familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia

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what does it mean to have a heterozygous CaSR inactivating mutation in FHH

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one normal CaSR gene and one mutated gene.
Mutated CaSR fails to do its Job of inhibiting parathyroid hormone secretion when the blood calcium levels get too high.
As a result PTH is not properly supressed when it should be

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what does it mean to have mutations in heterozygous CaSR and Ga11

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one normal CaSR gene and one mutated CaSR gene along with mutation in Ga11 .
when calcium levels are normal there is an abnormal response
means body gets rid of calcium in the urine

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give a summary of the two types of calcium related mutations and how they affect the bodys abaility to regulate calcium

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FHH: inability to suppress PTH when blood calcium is high
ADH: Excessive urinary excretion even when blood calcium level is normal

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what are some roles mediated by CaSRs

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Extracellular calcium homeostasis
nutrient sensor - parietal and G cells
Enzyme secretion - alpha cells and beta cells

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what is Gq/11

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it is a type of protein involved in cell signalling pathways

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what is IP3 (Inositol triphosphate) and DAG( Diacylglycerol)

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these are signalling molecules produces when CaSR is activated
when CaSR is stimulated, it triggers a signalling cascade that involves the production of IP3 and DAG

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what does IP3 cause the release of

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causes the release of calcium from intracellular stores into the cell, leading to an increase in intracellular calcium concentration.

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what does DAG activate

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protein kinase C

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explain the process of IP3 and DAG

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CaSR detects calcium levels
when activated it signals Gq/11, leading to the production of IP3 and DAG.
IP3 causes in increase in intracellular calcium
DAG activated PKC

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where are parathyroid hormone receptors expressed

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on osteoclasts in bone and in the proximal and distal tubule of the kidneys. Overall PTH is responsible for increasing extracellular Ca2+

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bones 1

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PTH stimulates cytokines that recruit osteoblasts
osteoblasts induce osteoclasts

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GI tract 2

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Activates synthesis of 1, 25 Dihydroxyvitamin D (kidney) increases transcellular uptake Ca2+ from the small intestine

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Kidney 1

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PTH increase Ca2+ reabsorption by increasing activity of Ca2+ channels and pumps

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what is a prohormone

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it is a precursor to a hormone, inactive or less active compound that can be converted into an active hormone through various metabolic processes.

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what is vitamin D converted to and what by
converted to active 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol) by hydroxylations
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what happens in the small intestine
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D diffuses into enterocytes It binds to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and increases gene expression This leads to an increase in the expression of apical Ca2+ channels and basolateral Ca2+ transporters the ultimate effect is an enhancement of calcium transport across enterocyte membrane
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what happens in the kidneys
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D increases the expression of the Na+ -Pi cotransporter in the kidneys It improves parathyroid hormone (PTH) - mediated Ca2+ reabsorption in the kidneys
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What happens in the bones
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D increases number of osteoclasts. This likely influences bone remodeling processes as osteoclasts are involved in the breakdown of bone tissue.
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where is calcitonin manufactred
in clear cells of the thyroid glands and plays a role in responding to hypercalcaemia but function in healthy individuals is probably very limited (thyriodectomy)
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what do osteoclasts express?
they express calcitonin receptors and binding of calcitonin reduces the rate of bone turnover and therefore release Ca2+
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what are other hormones involved in calcium homeostasis
sex hormones like oestrogen (responsible for maturation of bone into adulthood in both sexes) and testosterone (maintains bone destiny) Glucocorticoid - regulate bone density and intestinal calcium absorption parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) - mimics action of PTH in bones and kidneys but is produced outside the parathyroid glands.
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Phosphatonins (Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 -FGF23)
FGF23 is a phsphatonin, a hormone that regulates phosphate homeostasis. Primarily secreted by osteocytes in bone tissue. FGF production is upregulated when plasma phosphate concentrations rise FGF23 plays a role in promoting phosphate excretion in the urine, helping to lower plasma phosphate levels
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Hypocalcaemia
Low plasma Ca2+ - total serum calcium <0.5 mmol l-1 - ionised serum calcium <0.3 mmol
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what are some symptoms of hypocalcaemia
pins and needles muscle spasms paralysis convulsions
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hypercalcamia
High plasma Ca2+ - total serum >2.62 mmol l-1 - ionised serum calcium > 1.31 mmol l-1
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what are some symptoms of hypercalcaemia
lethargy depression constipation renal calculi frequent urination nausea arryythmias
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hypoparathyroidism
Lack of PTH due to lack of production of defects in the responsiveness of target tissue
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symptoms of hypoparathyroidism
muscle spasm - tetany low plasma calcium - hypocalcaemia high inorganic phosphate - hyperphosphataemia
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Hyperparathyroidism
Excess of PTH Primary - Excess production of PTH from the parathyroid glands - tumors secondary - chronic kindey disease i.e lack of 1,25 - dihydroxyvitamin D - calcium malabsorption i.e. gastic bypass surgery
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symptoms of hyperparathyroidism
hypertension constipation weakness confusion high plasma calcium - hypercalcaemia
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summary
Calcium exists in homeostatic flux between bound, as hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate and to calcium-binding proteins, and unbound, ionised, free calcium. Homeostatic control is tightly regulated because of the numerous and key physiological roles calcium plays within our bodies. The key regulators of calcium are: * Metabolites of vitamin D (1, 25-Dihydroxyvitamin D) * Parathyroid hormone (PTH) * Calcitonin However, PTH, released from parathyroid cells is the primary means by which calcium concentrations are regulated (in response to hypocalcaemia) Other homeostatic events influence homeostasis of calcium, including sex hormones and glucocorticoids
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