Parathyroid - Exam 3 Flashcards
1
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active cells
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chief cells, produces PTH (increase blood Ca2+ levels)
2
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parafolicullar cell “c cell”
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produces calcitonin, counterbalance to PTH
3
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hormones involved in calcium metabolism
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PTH, vitamin D, calcitonin, calcidiol
4
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increase calcium =
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increase calcitonin
5
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decrease calcium =
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increase PTH
6
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3 organs with calcium metabolism
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bone, kidney, GI tract
7
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direct effect organs
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bone, kidney
8
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indirect effect organ
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GI tract
9
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bone increase in calcium
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increase storage
10
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bone decrease calcium
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increase mobilization
11
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kidney increase calcium
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increase excretion
12
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kidney decrease calcium
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increase absorption
13
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GI tract increase calcium
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increase excretion
14
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GI tract decrease calcium
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increase absorption, vitamin D3