Musculoskeletal Labs

Question 1

Significance of Calcium

Answer 1

99% can be found in teeth and bone; the most common mineral in the body

Question 2

Glucocorticoids

Answer 2

Regulates protein metabolism

Question 3

Vitamin D

Answer 3

Promotes absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus from small intestine

Question 4

What regulates serum calcium level in the blood?

Answer 4

Parathyroid Hormone

Question 5

Phosphorus

Answer 5

Works closely together with calcium to build strong bones and teeth

Question 6

Calcitonin

Answer 6

When Ca levels are elevated, this hormone will decrease it by inhibiting bone resorption and increasing renal excretion of Calcium and Phosphorus

Question 7

Growth hormone

Answer 7

Responsible for increasing bone length

Question 8

Parathyroid hormone

Answer 8

When calcium in blood is low, this hormone stimulates osteoclast activity and release calcium into the blood raising calcium levels

Question 9

Androgens

Answer 9

Can cause anabolism and increased bone mass

Question 10

Estrogen

Answer 10

Stimulates osteoblastic activity and inhibits parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 11

Thyroxine

Answer 11

Increases the rate of protein synthesis in all types of tissue, including bone

Question 12

Insulin

Answer 12

Works together with growth hormone to build and maintain healthy bone tissue

Question 13

Osteoblast

Answer 13

Bone-forming cell

Question 14

Osteoclast

Answer 14

Bone-destroying cell