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Iguana Calcium Absorption Flashcards

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Iguana Diet

A
  • Adequate calcium
  • Low phosphorus
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Light Requirements
Iguana

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Can do either or
* unfiltered natural sunlight
* full-spectrum UV lighting

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Calcium Metabolism
Iguana Skin

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Vitamin D3 is formed
* cholecalciferol

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Calcium Metabolism
Liver / Kidney
in Iguana

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Converts cholecalciferol
* becomes biologically active Vitamin D3

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Calcium Metabolism
Iguana Intestines

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Vitamin D3 promotes calcium absorption

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Calcium Metabolism
Iguana Blood

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Transport calcium

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Calcium Metabolism
Iguana Bones

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Stores calcium

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Calcium Metabolism
Iguana Thyroid Gland

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Calcium incorporated into bone
* calcitonin (CT) stimulates osteoblasts

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Calcium Metabolism
Iguana Parathyroid Gland

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Calcium released from bone into blood
* parathyroid hormone (PTH) stimulates osteoclasts

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