Endocrine System Flashcards
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Q
How is calcium levels regulated in the blood?
A
Calcium levels are regulated by both the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
If calcium levels rise the thyroid gland releases the hormone calcitonin which causes the kidneys to excrete more Ca2+ in urine and reabsorb more into the bone
If calcium levels fall the parathyroid gland secretes the parathyroid hormone. This causes the kidneys to reabsorb more Ca2+ ions, the bone to release more and the digestive system to absorb more. Overall increasing Ca2+ levels and restoring homeostasis.
