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chapter 6: calcium control Flashcards

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Calcium is important in
1.
2.
3.
4.

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synaptic transmission
muscle contraction
blood clotting
cell division

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2
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Normal [Ca]

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9-11%

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3
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) location

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parathyroid gland

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4
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PTH stimulus

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low blood [Ca]

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PTH effect

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Osteoclasts to resorb bone

Kidney to save Ca and make calcitriol (active Vit D ^ gut
absorption of Ca)

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6
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Calcitonin location

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parafollicular cells (C) of thyroid

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Calcitonin stimulus

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high blood [Ca]

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Calcitonin effect

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Decreases bone resorption

Increase [Ca] DEPOSIT into bones

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