Parathyroid Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Parathyroid Glands sense? (2)
A
Low Serum Calcium and Increase PTH Secretion
2
Q
Kidney does what in Parathyroid Physiology?
A
Increases Calcitrol Formation
Decreases excretion of Calcium
3
Q
Small Intestine does what in parathyroid physiology?
A
Increases absorption of diet calcium
4
Q
Excess PTH leads to what in blood? (2)
A
Excess Calcium and Hypercalcaemia
5
Q
What is the Primary Disorder of Parathyroid Gland?
A
Adenoma