Spring 14 Flashcards
For questions 1-16 use the following choices. Each choice may be used more than once or not at all.
1. Stimulates Calcitriol production
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
B. Parathormone
- Inhibits parathormone secretion
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
A. Calcitriol
*side note: acts as a negative feedback loop for parathormone.
- Lowers blood calcium levels
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
C. Calcitonin
- Binds to receptors in the digestive tract and stimulates the production of enzymes that transfer calcium from the digestive tract into the blood.
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
A. Calcitriol
*side note: this seems like an action for parathormone as well, but there are no receptors in the GI tract for it to act on. That is the job for calcitriol
- Precursor for calcitriol
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
D. Vitamin D3
- Stimulates osteoclast activity by causing osteoblasts to secrete a stimulatory cytokine.
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
B. Parathormone
- Stimulates osteoblasts to build bone
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
C. Calcitonin
- Produced by cells in the thyroid gland
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
C. Calcitonin
*side note: calcitonin also lowers blood phosphorus
- Produced by cells in the kidney
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
A. Calcitriol
- Stimulates the excretion of phosphate in the urine
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
B. Parathormone
*side note: so when parathormone acts on osteoblasts to excite osteoclast activity, calcium is released in the blood along with phosphate consequently. This occurs from the breakdown of calcium from the hydroxyapatite releasing phosphates. Parathormone then acts on the kidneys to excrete excess phosphate
- Increases the rate of excretion of calcium in urine and feces
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
C. Calcitonin
*side note: Calcitriol is responsible for the re-uptake and the absorption of calcium in the kidneys and the G.I. tract. However, calcitonin actually diminishes calcitriol which in turn allows calcium to be released in the urine and feces (not absorbed into the blood)
- Stimulates the uptake of calcium into the mamillary glands for lactation
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
E. Parathormone related peptide
*side note: also stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb phosphate
- Prolactin stimulates the production of…
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
A. Calcitriol
- Low blood calcium directly stimulates the secretion of…
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
B. Parathormone
- Elevated blood calcium stimulates the secretion of…
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
C. Calcitonin
- Inhibits the action of osteoclasts
A. Calcitriol B. Parathormone C. Calcitonin D. Vitamin D3 E. Parathormone related peptide
C. Calcitonin
*side note: also inhibits parathormone and calcitriol
A person experiencing extensive bone demineralization, painful abdominal cramps, depressed mood, and kidney stones is most likely suffering from... A. Lack of vitamin D3 B. Parathormone secreting tumor C. A calcitonin secreting tumor D. Kidney failure
B. Parathormone secreting tumor
*side note: this would happen due to an increased activity of osteoclasts constantly breaking down bone
Which hormone can decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis A. Growth hormone B. Calcitonin C. Estrogen D. Androgen E. All of these
E. All of these
Inadequate mineralization of bone with adequate protein matrix production is the result of... A. Living in zero gravity B. Over activity of osteoclasts C. Vitamin D3 deficiency D. A parathormone secreting tumor
C. Vitamin D3 deficiency
The role of the nervous system in regulating secretion of hormones involved in calcium homeostasis is most similar to its role in regulating the secretion of…
We think insulin and glucagon??
Which hormone stimulates testosterone production by the testes? A. LH B. FSH C. Inhibin D. Estrogen
A. LH
Which hormone plays an important role in spermatogenesis? A. Testosterone B. FSH C. Relaxin D. All of these
D. All of these
*side note: Relaxin supports sperm maturation, FSH is required to initiate spermatogenesis by acting on the Sertoli cells (Sertoli cells regulates spermatogenesis)
Which level of prolactin increases the ability of testicular Leydig cells to respond to LH? A. Normal male levels B. Elevated levels C. Low levels D. All of these
A. Normal male levels
*side note: excess prolactin = loss of LH receptors