Hyper + hypoparathyroidism Flashcards
1
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what are the two types of cell in the parathyroid glands?
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2
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which cells in the parathyroid glands produce PTH?
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3
Q
in what three ways does PTH work to increase serum calcium+?
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4
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what does PTH increase excretion of?
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5
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what receptors does calcium bind to on chief cells to induce negative feedback?
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6
Q
what’s the rhyme for remembering hypercalcaemia symptoms?
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7
Q
what are the three types of hyperparathyroidism and what causes them?
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8
Q
what levels of PTH and calcium do you see in the three types of hyperparathyroidism?
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9
Q
what are the causes of primary and secondary hypoparathyroidism?
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10
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where are the parathyroid glands located?
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