Week 8: Disorders of Ca2+ Homeostasis Flashcards
Principles of Ca2+ physiology
What is extracellular Ca2+ needed for?
is required to maintain normal biological function of nervous system and blood coagulation
What is intracellular Ca2+ needed for?
How does Ca2+ circulate
Describe the mechanisms of normal Ca2+ flux
Describe hormone and Ca2+ homeostasis
Describe Calcitonin
Describe PTH
Parathyroid glands
Normal parathyroid function requires how many glands
at least 2 of the 4 functioning glands
Renal parathyroid hormone effects
Bone parathyroid hormone effects
Gut parathyroid hormone effects
Interpreting PTH & Ca2+ lab tests
Describe Vitamin D
Describe Vitamin D metabolism
Describe Vitamin D metabolism
Hypocalcemia
DDx of hypocalcemia
Primary hypoparathyroidism