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Parathyroid, regulation of calcium Flashcards

1
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Good indicators of calcium availability

A

Albumin levels (Ca binds to calcium)

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2
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Net uptake of calcium in humans

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200 mg/day

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3
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Number of parathyroid glands in humans

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4

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4
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Typical calcium levels

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2.6 - 2.6 mM
8.8 - 10.3 gm/100mL
(tightly regulated)

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5
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Chief cells (parathyroid gland) synthesize _________

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PTH

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6
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Chief cells (gastric) release __________

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Pepsinogen, gastric lipase

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7
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Chief cells (gastric) release __________

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Pepsinogen, gastric lipase

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8
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Biologically active fragment in PTH

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N-terminal fragment 1-34. Binds to PTH receptor

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9
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Cells present in parathyroid

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Chief cells, oxyphil cells (no known function)

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10
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Biologically inactive fragment in PTH

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C-terminal fragment 35-84 (cleaved quickly)

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11
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PTHrP function

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Mimics action of PTH in bone and kidney

NOT a regulator of plasma Ca2+

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12
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Do tumors produce PTHrP?

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Yes, resulting in hypercalcemia

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13
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PTH receptors

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PTH 1R = primary receptor. Located in osteoblasts and kidney. G-coupled. Binds N-terminal 1-34 and PTHrP
PTH 2R = secondary. Binds N-terminal 1-34, but does NOT bind PTHrP

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14
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Effect of PTH

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Increase serum Ca2+, decrease plasma Pi

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15
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These express PTH receptors

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Osteoblasts

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16
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Do not express PTH receptors

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Osteoclasts

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17
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Bone formation and mineralization

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Osteoblasts

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18
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Bone reabsorption

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Osteoclasts

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19
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Osteocytes

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Relatively inert; may exert control over osteoblasts/osteoclasts. Also able to destroy bone through rapid process

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20
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PTH stimulates _________ in osteoblasts

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M-CSF (macrophage - colony stimulating factor)

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21
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Mediates the differentiation of osteoclast precursors

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M-CSF

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22
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_____ stimulates RANK ligand

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PTH

23
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Function of RANK ligand

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Osteoclast differentiation

24
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Antagonist of RANKL

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Osteoprotegerin (OPG)

25
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Stimulator of OPG

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Estrogen (promotes bone health, prevents osteoporosis)

26
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Inhibitor of OPG

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Cortisol, other glucosteroids

27
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Inhibitor of OPG

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Cortisol, other glucosteroids

28
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RANKL stands for

A

Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand

29
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PTH action in the kidney

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Stimulates CYP1alpha (converts active form of Vitamin D3)
Stimulates Ca2+ channel insertion in apical membrane of distal tubule
30
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PTH action in the kidney

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1) Stimulates CYP1alpha, which encodes 1alpha-hydroxylase (converts active form of Vitamin D3)
2) Stimulates Ca2+ channel insertion in apical membrane of distal tubule
3) Reduces phosphate reabsorption in both tubules, but especially in the proximal tubule

31
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Site of action of PTH in kidney

A

Distal nephron, TAL of Loop of Henle. Distal and proximal tubules of the kidney

32
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Site of action of PTH in kidney

A

Distal nephron, TAL of Loop of Henle. Distal and proximal tubules of the kidney

33
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PTH regulation sites

A

Chief cells, kidney tubules, and C cells

34
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C cell function

A

Secretion of calcitonin

35
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CaSR role

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Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level, and stimulates degradation of preformed PTH

36
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Vitamin D

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Binds nuclear receptor - VDR
Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level (direct)
Stimulates CaSR gene transcription (indirect regulation of PTH)

37
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CaSR role

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Binds ionized (free) Ca2+
Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level, and stimulates degradation of preformed PTH
38
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Vitamin D function

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Binds nuclear receptor - VDR
Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level (direct)
Stimulates CaSR gene transcription (indirect regulation of PTH)

39
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Vitamin D function (calcitriol)

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Binds nuclear receptor - VDR
Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level (direct)
Stimulates CaSR gene transcription (indirect regulation of PTH)

40
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Vitamin D function (calcitriol)

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Binds nuclear receptor - VDR
Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level (direct)
Stimulates CaSR gene transcription (indirect regulation of PTH)

41
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Vitamin D renal function (calcitriol)

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Binds nuclear receptor - VDR
Inhibits PTH synthesis at promoter level (direct)
Stimulates CaSR gene transcription (indirect regulation of PTH)

42
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Vitamin D bone function

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Direct: increases Ca2+ mobilization from bone; increases osteoclast activity
Indirect: increases plasma Ca2+, promoting bone mineralization

43
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Vitamin D intestinal function

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Increases transcellular Ca2+ absorption in duodenum; stimulates Pi reabsorption from small intestine

44
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Vitamin D intestinal function

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Increases transcellular Ca2+ absorption in duodenum; stimulates Pi reabsorption from small intestine

45
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Common cause of hyperphospotemia

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Traumatic crush injury

46
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Binds/transports Ca2+ in intestinal epithelial cells

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Calbindin 9k

47
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Binds/transports Ca2+ in intestinal epithelial cells

A

Calbindin 9k

48
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Reduced bone density - mainly trabecular bone

A

Osteoporosis

49
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Hyperplasia carcinoma of parathyroid gland

A

Hyperparathyroidism

50
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Hypocalcemic tetany; Chvostek sign observed

A

Hypoparathryoidism

51
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Unmineralized bone due to Vitamin D deficiency

A

Rickets (children)

Osteomalacia (adults)

52
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Unmineralized bone due to Vitamin D deficiency

A

Rickets (children)

Osteomalacia (adults)

53
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Uses of calcitonin

A

Treatment of Paget disease

Function: inhibits osteoclast reabsorption and slows bone turnover (net → slows bone turnover)

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