hyperparathyroidism

Question 1

What is the function of the parathyroid hormone

Answer 1

parathyroid hormone

1. Increases calcium by

• increases bone resorption
• activates osteoclasts

2. Decreases phosphate
   - PTH acts on kidneys to increase phosphaturia

Question 2

Definition : primary hyperparathyroidism

Answer 2

1. hypercalcaemia from abnormally active parathyroid glands

Question 3

Definition : secondary hyperparathyroidism

Answer 3

1. Hypo-calcaemia results in reactive over production of PTH

Question 4

Definition : tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Answer 4

untreated secondary hyperparathyroidism leads to continously elevated PTH levels