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NUTRITIONAL & HORMONAL FACTORS Flashcards

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CALCIUM & PO4

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Raw materials for calcified ground-substance.

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Vitamin A

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Promotes formation of glycosaminoglycans (protien-carb fibers)

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Vitamin C

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(Asorbic Acid) Promotes collagen cross-linking

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Vitamin D

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(calcitriol) Necessary for calcium absorption by small intestine and reduces urinary calcium loss.

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CALCITONIN

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Secreted by thyroid gland

Stimulates osteoblast in children & pregnant women

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GROWTH HORMONE

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Promotes intestional apsorption of calcium

Stimulates growth plates & bone elongation

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ESTROGEN & TESTOSTERONE

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Stimulate long bone growth during adolescence

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PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH)

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Secreted by parathyroid glands

Stimulates bone re-absorption to boost level of calcium in blood.

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