Endocrine Control of Calcium Homeostasis in Physiology
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Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

  • Stimulation of phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys
  • Promotion of calcium reabsorption in the kidneys
  • Inhibition of osteoclast activity in bone (correct)
  • Enhancement of calcitriol synthesis in the kidneys
  • What is the primary site of synthesis for calcitriol?

  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Kidneys (correct)
  • Parathyroid gland
  • Which hormone plays a role in promoting bone resorption and increasing plasma calcium levels?

  • Calcitonin
  • Thyroid hormone
  • Cortisol (correct)
  • Insulin
  • What are the symptoms of hypercalcaemia?

    <p>Confusion and fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which body system does calcium play a key role in regulating hormonal secretion?

    <p>Endocrine system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of filtered calcium is typically reabsorbed in the kidneys?

    <p>97-99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for secreting bone matrix on which calcium and phosphate precipitate?

    <p>Osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of ionized calcium in the plasma?

    <p>2.2-2.6 mmol/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are responsible for maintaining serum calcium levels within narrow limits?

    <p>Parathyroid hormone and calcitriol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of life does the rate of bone formation exceed resorption, leading to an increase in skeletal mass?

    <p>Adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

    • Not a physiological action of PTH: (answer needs to be provided)

    Calcitriol Synthesis

    • Primary site of synthesis for calcitriol: (answer needs to be provided)

    Hormone Regulation

    • Hormone that promotes bone resorption and increases plasma calcium levels: PTH
    • Hormone that plays a role in regulating hormonal secretion in the endocrine system: calcium

    Hypercalcaemia

    • Symptoms of hypercalcaemia: (answer needs to be provided)

    Calcium Regulation

    • Percentage of filtered calcium reabsorbed in the kidneys: (answer needs to be provided)
    • Factors responsible for maintaining serum calcium levels within narrow limits: PTH, vitamin D, and calcitonin

    Bone Formation

    • Cell type responsible for secreting bone matrix on which calcium and phosphate precipitate: osteoblasts

    Calcium Levels

    • Normal range of ionized calcium in the plasma: (answer needs to be provided)

    Bone Development

    • Phase of life where the rate of bone formation exceeds resorption, leading to an increase in skeletal mass: growth and development (e.g. childhood, adolescence)

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    Test your understanding of the endocrine control of calcium homeostasis in physiology. This quiz covers the body's calcium pools, synthesis and actions of parathyroid hormone, calcitriol, and calcitonin, as well as the control of their synthesis and the endocrine regulation of bone metabolism.

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