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What is the primary function of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the body?
What is the primary function of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the body?
- To enhance bone formation and growth
- To increase calcium absorption in the kidneys
- To stimulate the production of cytokines
- To maintain homeostasis of calcium levels (correct)
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) affect calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) affect calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
- By increasing activity of calcium channels and pumps (correct)
- By stimulating osteoblast proliferation
- By decreasing the activity of calcium channels
- By increasing the synthesis of calcitriol
Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of second hydroxylation of vitamin D?
Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of second hydroxylation of vitamin D?
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Thyroid hormone
- Prolactin (correct)
What could be a potential symptom of hypocalcemia?
What could be a potential symptom of hypocalcemia?
What is one possible effect of hypercalcemia on the body?
What is one possible effect of hypercalcemia on the body?
What is the primary role of calcitonin in the body?
What is the primary role of calcitonin in the body?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
What condition is indicated by total serum calcium levels exceeding 2.62 mmol l-1?
What condition is indicated by total serum calcium levels exceeding 2.62 mmol l-1?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypocalcaemia?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypocalcaemia?
Which hormone mimics the action of PTH and is involved in calcium homeostasis?
Which hormone mimics the action of PTH and is involved in calcium homeostasis?
What triggers the secretion of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)?
What triggers the secretion of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)?
What is a common mnemonic symptom associated with hypercalcaemia?
What is a common mnemonic symptom associated with hypercalcaemia?
Which hormones primarily influence bone turnover aside from PTH?
Which hormones primarily influence bone turnover aside from PTH?
What is primarily responsible for regulating calcium concentrations in the body?
What is primarily responsible for regulating calcium concentrations in the body?
What condition can result from a lack of production of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What condition can result from a lack of production of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoparathyroidism?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypoparathyroidism?
What is one potential effect of hyperparathyroidism on the body?
What is one potential effect of hyperparathyroidism on the body?
Which vitamin D metabolite plays a critical role in calcium homeostasis?
Which vitamin D metabolite plays a critical role in calcium homeostasis?
How does chronic kidney disease primarily affect calcium regulation?
How does chronic kidney disease primarily affect calcium regulation?
What can excessively high levels of calcium in the blood lead to?
What can excessively high levels of calcium in the blood lead to?
Which symptom is commonly associated with hypocalcaemia?
Which symptom is commonly associated with hypocalcaemia?
What role do sex hormones play in calcium regulation?
What role do sex hormones play in calcium regulation?
What is a primary physiological role of vitamin D in calcium metabolism?
What is a primary physiological role of vitamin D in calcium metabolism?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood calcium levels?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood calcium levels?
What is a common symptom of hypocalcaemia?
What is a common symptom of hypocalcaemia?
How does calcitonin affect calcium levels in the body?
How does calcitonin affect calcium levels in the body?
What is an effect of hypercalcaemia on the neuromuscular system?
What is an effect of hypercalcaemia on the neuromuscular system?
Which factor plays a role in the regulation of calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which factor plays a role in the regulation of calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
What is typically associated with hyperparathyroidism?
What is typically associated with hyperparathyroidism?
Which mechanism does vitamin D primarily use to exert its effects on its target cells?
Which mechanism does vitamin D primarily use to exert its effects on its target cells?
Which symptom is commonly associated with chronic hypercalcaemia?
Which symptom is commonly associated with chronic hypercalcaemia?
Which of the following hormones directly inhibits the release of calcium from bones?
Which of the following hormones directly inhibits the release of calcium from bones?
Which hormones are primarily involved in calcium homeostasis in the body?
Which hormones are primarily involved in calcium homeostasis in the body?
What is the physiological role of inorganic phosphate (Pi)?
What is the physiological role of inorganic phosphate (Pi)?
What would likely occur in the body with a deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What would likely occur in the body with a deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is a major symptom of hypocalcaemia?
What is a major symptom of hypocalcaemia?
Which process is primarily responsible for calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Which process is primarily responsible for calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
What effect does hypercalcaemia have on calcium-sensing receptors (CaSR)?
What effect does hypercalcaemia have on calcium-sensing receptors (CaSR)?
What is the role of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in calcium homeostasis?
What is the role of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in calcium homeostasis?
How do calcium-sensing receptors (CaSR) contribute to cellular functions?
How do calcium-sensing receptors (CaSR) contribute to cellular functions?
Which statement accurately describes calcium resorption from bones?
Which statement accurately describes calcium resorption from bones?
PTH receptors are expressed on which of the following cellular locations?
PTH receptors are expressed on which of the following cellular locations?
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Kidney's role in Calcium Homeostasis
Kidney's role in Calcium Homeostasis
Kidneys increase sodium-phosphate cotransporter expression and enhance parathyroid hormone (PTH)-mediated calcium reabsorption.
Calcitonin's Action
Calcitonin's Action
Produced by thyroid, calcitonin primarily opposes parathyroid hormone (PTH) by decreasing bone turnover and calcium release.
Bone and Calcium
Bone and Calcium
Calcitonin receptors are found in osteoclasts; their binding reduces bone turnover, lowering calcium release into the blood.
Hypocalcaemia
Hypocalcaemia
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Hypercalcaemia Symptoms
Hypercalcaemia Symptoms
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FGF23
FGF23
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PTH and Phosphate
PTH and Phosphate
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Sex Hormones and Bone
Sex Hormones and Bone
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Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
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PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
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Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia
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Renal calculi
Renal calculi
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
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Vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D)
Vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D)
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Calcium Homeostasis
Calcium Homeostasis
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Calcium's role
Calcium's role
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Calcium homeostasis
Calcium homeostasis
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Ionized calcium
Ionized calcium
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Protein-bound calcium
Protein-bound calcium
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PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia
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Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia
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Ca2+ sensing receptors
Ca2+ sensing receptors
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PTH's Role in Calcium Homeostasis
PTH's Role in Calcium Homeostasis
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1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D's Role
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D's Role
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PTH's Effect on Kidneys
PTH's Effect on Kidneys
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Vitamin D Activation
Vitamin D Activation
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1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D's Action (Intestine)
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D's Action (Intestine)
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Biologically inactive calcium
Biologically inactive calcium
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Calcium complexation
Calcium complexation
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Inorganic phosphate
Inorganic phosphate
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Calcium Homeostasis
Calcium Homeostasis
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Vitamin D metabolites
Vitamin D metabolites
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin
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Calcium Sensing Receptor (CaSR)
Calcium Sensing Receptor (CaSR)
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PTH receptors
PTH receptors
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Plasma calcium concentration
Plasma calcium concentration
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Study Notes
Calcium Homeostasis
- Calcium (and phosphate) are vital for skeletal and tooth formation, biochemical pathways, and signalling cascades.
- Calcium plays a role in skeletal rigidity, connective tissue, teeth, blood clotting (intrinsic/extrinsic cascades), muscle (excitation-contraction coupling), neurotransmission (stimulus-secretion coupling), and cell adhesion (cadherins).
- Calcium also acts as a second messenger for enzymatic activity (e.g., calmodulin).
Whole Body Calcium Handling
- Ionised calcium is the biologically active form.
- Total calcium concentration ranges from 2.1-2.8 mmol/L.
- Ionised calcium accounts for roughly 50% of the total.
- Most calcium is protein-bound (approximately 45%), which is inactive and not excreted.
- The remaining calcium is complexed with phosphate, bicarbonate, or citrate (approximately 5%).
- Dietary calcium intake plus calcium resorbed from bone equals calcium lost in faeces, sweat, and saliva, plus calcium deposited in the bone.
Inorganic Phosphate (Pi)
- Inorganic phosphate plays a role in bone formation (hydroxyapatite and hydroxyapatite crystals) and ATP formation.
- It is also a component of nucleotides, nucleosides, and phospholipids.
- Inorganic phosphate is involved in cellular signalling.
- Normal plasma inorganic phosphate concentration is 2.3 mmol/L.
- Inorganic phosphate exists primarily as HPO42- or H2PO4-.
Calcium Homeostasis Hormones
- Calcium homeostasis is maintained by three hormones that act on bone, kidney, and intestines.
- These hormones include:
- Metabolites of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Calcitonin
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
- Manufactured in parathyroid chief cells.
- Biologically active peptide of 84 amino acids.
- PTH is involved in calcium homeostasis.
- PTH is involved in stimulating the recruitment of osteoblasts, which promote osteoclast activity.
- PTH stimulates Vitamin D synthesis resulting in increased calcium absorption from the gut.
- In kidneys PTH increases calcium reabsorption.
- Hypocalcaemia stimulates PTH secretion.
- Heterozygous CaSR inactivating mutation causes FHH (familial hypercalcemic hypocalciuria).
- Heterozygous CaSR and Ga11 gain-of-function mutation causes high urinary excretion of calcium in normal plasma calcium.
Calcium-Sensing Receptors (CaSR)
- GPCR which responds to numerous ligands.
- CaSRs mediate multiple physiological effects, including calcium homeostasis, nutrient sensing (parietal and G cells), and enzyme secretion ( alpha and beta cells).
- CaSRs are involved in regulating PTH secretion.
Vitamin D Metabolites (1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D)
- Vitamin D, particularly its active form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol), is critical for calcium homeostasis.
- Vitamin D metabolites promote calcium absorption in the small intestine.
- Vitamin D metabolites stimulate sodium and phosphate co-transporters in the kidneys resulting in increased calcium reabsorption.
- Vitamin D metabolites increase osteoclast numbers.
- Vitamin D production is influenced by growth hormone, prolactin, and oestrogen.
- FGF23 reduces 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels.
Calcitonin
- Produced in the thyroid gland (clear cells).
- Biologically active peptide of 32 amino acids.
- Calcitonin antagonises PTH's action on bone.
- Calcitonin reduces osteoclast activity, resulting in less calcium released from bone. Calcitonin reduces the bone turnover rate.
Other Hormones
- Sex hormones (e.g., oestrogen, testosterone) impact bone turnover.
- Glucocorticoids also influence bone density.
- PTHrP mimics PTH's action on bone and kidney.
Inorganic Phosphate Homeostasis
- FGF23 plays a key role in regulating inorganic phosphate concentrations.
- Increased plasma phosphate levels stimulate FGF23 production.
- PTH and calcitriol influence phosphate release from bone and renal excretion.
Hypocalcemia
- Low plasma Ca2+
- Clinical presentation: Pins and needles, muscle spasms (tetany), paralysis, convulsions
- Total plasma serum calcium < 0.5 mmol/l
- Ionised plasma serum calcium < 0.3 mmol/l
Hypercalcemia
- High plasma Ca2+
- Clinical presentation: Lethargy, depression, constipation, Renal calculi, frequent urination, Nausea, arrhythmias
- Total plasma serum calcium > 2.62 mmol/l
- Ionised plasma serum calcium > 1.31 mmol/l
Hypoparathyroidism
- Characterised by lack of PTH production or defects in responsiveness to PTH.
- Symptoms: Muscle spasms (tetany), hypocalcaemia, hyperphosphatemia
Hyperparathyroidism
- Characterised by excess PTH.
- Can be primary (tumours) or secondary (chronic kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency).
- Symptoms: Hypertension, constipation, weakness, confusion, hypercalcaemia.
Vitamin D Deficiency
- Mild Deficiency: Increased PTH, high bone turnover.
- Moderate Deficiency: reduced bone density, increased bone turnover, increased risk of hip fracture.
- Severe Deficiency: osteomalacia, rickets in children.
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This quiz explores the vital roles of calcium and phosphate in the body, including their importance for skeletal formation, biochemical pathways, and signalling. It also covers the mechanisms of calcium handling and its various forms in the body, providing a comprehensive overview of calcium's physiological functions.
