Regulation Of Calcium & Phosphorus Flashcards

1
Q

What organ responds to hypercalcemia?

A

Thyroid

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2
Q

thyroid

Hormone

A

Calcitonin

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3
Q

Target cell of calcitonin

A

Bone osteoblasts

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4
Q

Effect of calcitonin

A

Decrease blood calcium

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5
Q

parathyroid

Hormone

A

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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6
Q

What organ responds to hypocalcemia?

A

Parathyroid

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7
Q

Target cell of PTH

A

Bone osteoclasts
Kidney

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8
Q

Effect of PTH

A
  • Increase blood Ca (osteoclasts)
  • decrease phosphorus (kidney)
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