calcium regulation Flashcards
1
Q
which gland secretes what hormone when too high calcium?
A
thyroid gland secretes calcitonin
2
Q
what does calcitonin inhibit
A
vitamin d activation
osteoclast cells from breaking down
3
Q
what does calcitonin prevent
A
reabsorption in the kidneys
4
Q
what does calcitonin limit
A
absorption in the interstines
5
Q
what gland secretes what hormone from falling blood calcium
A
parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone
6
Q
parathyroid stimulates what
A
vitamin d activation
7
Q
vitamin d and parathyroid hormone stimulates
A
reabsorption in the kidneys
8
Q
vitamin d enhances
A
absorption in the intestines
9
Q
vitamin d and parathyroid stimulate
A
osteoclasts cells to breakdown
