Medicine Marrow Pg No 865-874 (Endocrinology)
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Which of the following are adverse effects of PTH on the cardiovascular system?

  • Atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Calcification (correct)

    • Loss of function mutations in parathyroid hormone can lead to Bartter syndrome type 5.

    False (B)

    What is the primary regulator of PTH secretion?

    Ionised calcium (Ca2+)

    In senile osteoporosis, mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into __________ instead of osteoblasts.

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

    Match the receptors or agents with their respective roles:

    <p>PTH = Increases calcium levels in blood Calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) = Regulates PTH secretion based on calcium levels Claudin 16 = Aids in calcium reabsorption from kidneys PTHrP = Acts similarly to PTH in paraneoplastic syndromes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone cells are responsible for bone resorption?

    <p>Osteoclasts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sclerostin is secreted by osteoblasts to regulate bone formation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of osteocytes?

    <p>Master regulator of bone formation and resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Osteocytes produce __________ in response to unloading forces or estrogen deficiency.

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

    Match the following bone cells to their origin:

    <p>Osteoblasts = Mesenchymal origin Osteoclasts = Macrophage origin Chondroblasts = Mesenchymal origin Osteocytes = Derived from osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of calcitriol in the body?

    <p>Absorption of calcium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cholecalciferol is derived only from plant sources.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme in the liver converts vitamin D₃ into calcidiol?

    <p>Vitamin D₃ 25-hydroxylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ is the primary organ responsible for activating vitamin D.

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

    Match the following vitamin D metabolism components:

    <p>Cholecalciferol = Animal source of vitamin D Ergocaliferol = Plant source of vitamin D Vitamin D₃ 25-hydroxylase = Enzyme in liver 1-α hydroxylase = Enzyme in kidney for activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does Vitamin D have on phosphate excretion in the kidneys?

    <p>Decreases phosphate excretion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PTH leads to increased bone formation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested management for Vitamin D deficiency in terms of IU per week?

    <p>50,000 IU per week for 6-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vitamin D levels below _____ ng/ml are considered sufficient.

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with the hormone responsible:

    <p>PTH = Increases phosphate excretion Vitamin D = Increases reabsorption of Ca and P in the intestines FGF 23 = Decreases Vitamin D levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a bone resorption marker?

    <p>N-terminal telopeptide fragment of type I collagen (NTX) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vitamin D acts through a heterodimer receptor complex in the nucleus.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of the VDR-RXR complex when it reaches the nucleus?

    <p>It binds to Vitamin D Response Element (VDRE) sequences on DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The marker __________ is specific to bone formation and is known as a measure of bone turnover.

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

    Match the following bone markers with their categories:

    <p>Total alkaline phosphatase (ALP) = Bone Formation Marker Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) = Bone Resorption Marker Osteocalcin (OC) = Bone Formation Marker N-terminal telopeptide (NTX) = Bone Resorption Marker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of calcium stored in the body is found in bones?

    <p>99.3% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Normal corrected calcium levels are between 8.6 and 10.3 mg/dL.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site of calcium absorption in the digestive system?

    <p>Proximal small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The corrected Ca²⁺ level is calculated using the formula: Corrected Ca²⁺ = Total Ca²⁺ + 0.8 (4 - ______).

    <p>albumin level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor is involved in calcium sensing in the body?

    <p>Calcium Sensing Receptor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acidosis causes an increase in free calcium concentration by decreasing its availability.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During calcium absorption, which protein is responsible for binding and transporting calcium within the cell?

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

    Match the following components with their roles in calcium absorption:

    <p>TRPV6 = Calcium entry into the cell Ca²⁺-ATPase = Calcium transport out of the cell VDR = Enhances calcium absorption Na⁺-Ca²⁺ Exchanger = Calcium export mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary origin of the parathyroid gland?

    <p>Endodermal origin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The transcription factor GCMB defect is associated with hypoparathyroidism.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells in the parathyroid gland have an affinity for 99mTc sestamibi?

    <p>Oxyntic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The development of the inferior parathyroid gland is more commonly associated with ______ location.

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

    Match the transcription factor with its associated syndrome or defect:

    <p>Tbx1 = Di George syndrome GATA 3 = Hypoparathyroidism GCMB = Sensory neural hearing loss SOX 3 = Hypoparathyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary sources of alkaline phosphatase (ALP)?

    <p>Bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the new hypothesis, osteoblasts are responsible for laying down the matrix.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme is hydrolyzed by alkaline phosphatase to promote mineralization?

    <p>Inhibitors of mineralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Osteocytes are responsible for the __________ process during bone formation.

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

    Match the following enzymes with their respective characteristics:

    <p>Alkaline phosphatase = Hydrolyzes inhibitors of mineralization 5' nucleotidase = Cholestatic liver enzyme GGT = Confirms hepatic origin of elevated ALP ALP = Not elevated in multiple myeloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

    <p>Calcium absorption, predominantly in the jejunum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bioactive form of PTH is made up of the first 34 amino acids.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does vitamin D have on skin, breast, and prostate malignancies?

    <p>Anti-proliferative effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PTH predominantly affects calcium absorption in the __________.

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

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>PTH = Hormone that increases calcium levels Calbindin-D = Calcium-binding protein involved in absorption Osteopontin = Bone matrix protein not regulated by calcitonin PMCA1b = Transporter involved in calcium extrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of osteoclasts in the bone remodeling process?

    <p>Bone resorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Osteoprotegerin (OPG) stimulates osteoclast activation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of RANKL in the bone remodeling process?

    <p>Stimulates osteoclast formation and activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mineralization process occurs over a period of __________ months.

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone inhibits osteoclast activity and stimulates renal calcium excretion?

    <p>Calcitonin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their functions:

    <p>Osteoblasts = Bone formation Osteocytes = Maintaining bone matrix Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) = Increases blood calcium levels Vitamin D = Helps in calcium absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Osteocytes are immature osteoblasts that reside within the bone matrix.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the reversal phase of the bone remodeling cycle?

    <p>Changes following bone resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basics of Bone & Mineral Metabolism

    • Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, including calcification, atherosclerosis, and hypertension
    • PTH receptors are G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that activate the cAMP/PKA pathway.
    • The sigmoid rule describes the relationship between calcium levels and PTH secretion, highlighting the different types of PTH receptors.
      • Type 1 receptors are also activated by PTH-related protein (PTHrp), which can play a paraneoplastic role in cancers like squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, or lung.
      • Type 2 receptors are involved in calcium sensing. An increase in calcium activates the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in the parathyroid gland, leading to a decrease in PTH. Conversely, a decrease in calcium inhibits the CaSR, resulting in increased PTH secretion.
    • PTH secretion is always present at a basal level. Ionized calcium (Ca2+) is the most important regulator of PTH secretion.
    • A loss-of-function mutation in the CaSR leads to hypoparathyroidism.
    • A gain-of-function mutation in the CaSR causes Bartter syndrome type 5.
    • Senile osteoporosis is characterized by mesenchymal stem cells differentiating into adipocytes instead of osteoblasts.
    • Claudin 16 is a protein that promotes calcium reabsorption in the kidneys.
    • The graph depicts the relationship between PTH secretion and calcium levels. PTH secretion increases exponentially with increasing calcium levels until a plateau is reached.

    Vitamin D Metabolism

    • Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin from cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and can also be obtained from dietary sources.
    • Vitamin D metabolism involves several steps in the liver and kidneys.
      • In the liver, Vitamin D3 is hydroxylated by the enzyme 25-hydroxylase to form calcidiol (25-hydroxycholecalciferol), a form with a long half-life and the major circulating storage form.
      • In the kidneys, calcidiol is further hydroxylated by 24-α hydroxylase, producing the inactive metabolite 24,25(OH)2D3.
      • Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol), is produced by 1-α hydroxylase.
    • Vitamin D is essential for intestinal calcium absorption.
    • The diagram showcases the flow of vitamin D metabolism, starting from sources and progressing through the liver and kidneys to become activated vitamin D in the intestine.

    Effects of PTH vs Vit D

    • The Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF 23) can have both beneficial (phosphate excretion) and harmful effects (decrease in vitamin D) on the body.
    • FGF 23 exerts various actions:
      • Inhibition of sodium-phosphate cotransporter in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), resulting in decreased phosphate reabsorption.
      • Inhibition of 1-alpha hydroxylase activity in the kidneys, leading to reduced vitamin D synthesis.
      • Suppression of PTH via the Klotho receptor.
    • The table summarizes the effects of PTH and vitamin D on different organs.
    • PTH increases calcium and phosphate reabsorption in the intestine, increases phosphate excretion in the kidney, and stimulates bone resorption, leading to increased calcium mobilization from bone. Vitamin D enhances calcium and phosphate reabsorption in the intestine, reduces calcium and phosphate excretion in the kidney, and increases bone resorption and formation.

    Calcium Metabolism

    • The body stores most of its calcium in bones, with a small amount in soft tissues and extracellular fluid.
    • Normal corrected calcium levels in the blood are between 8.6 and 10.3 mg/dL.
    • Hypercalcemia is defined as a corrected calcium level greater than 10.5 mg/dL.
    • Free, ionized calcium plays vital roles in the body, including sensitization of the CaSR, myocyte contractility, neuromuscular activity, and bone mineralization.
    • Calcium competes with hydrogen ions for albumin binding.
    • Acidosis increases free calcium levels by displacing calcium bound to albumin. A decrease in pH by 1 unit raises calcium levels by approximately 1 meq/L.
    • Plasma calcium comprises both free ions and calcium complexed with anions.

    Endochondral Bone Formation

    • Endochondral bone formation involves the interaction of different cells:
      • Osteoblasts, which are mesenchyme-derived cells responsible for bone formation.
      • Chondroblasts, which are involved in cartilage formation.
      • Osteocytes, which are mature osteoblasts embedded in the bone matrix and are considered the key regulators of bone formation and resorption.
        • They function as mechanoreceptors, responding to loading and unloading forces.
        • They are sensitive to estrogen, which inhibits osteoclast activity.
        • They secrete sclerostin, a protein regulating bone remodeling.
      • Osteoclasts, macrophage-derived cells that are responsible for bone resorption.

    Bone Markers of Bone Formation and Resorption

    • Bone resorption markers are used to monitor the breakdown of bone tissue:
      • Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)
      • C-terminal telopeptide fragment of type I collagen (CTP)
      • N-terminal telopeptide fragment of type I collagen (NTX)
    • Bone formation markers reflect the formation of new bone tissue:
      • Total alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
      • Bone alkaline phosphatase (bsALP)
      • Osteocalcin (OC)
      • C-terminal propeptide of procollagen type 1 (PICP)
      • N-terminal propeptide of procollagen type 1 (PINP)

    Vitamin D Mechanism of Action

    • Vitamin D, a group I hormone, acts through an intracellular receptor in the nucleus.
    • The diagram showcases the mechanism of action of vitamin D in the cell. Vitamin D, after undergoing hydroxylation, activates its receptor, Vitamin D Receptor (VDR). The activated VDR forms a Heterodimer complex with the Retinoid X Receptor (RXR). This complex moves to the nucleus and binds to Vitamin D Response Element (VDRE) sequences on the DNA, triggering the expression of target genes and ultimately promoting calcium absorption and regulating other functions.

    Bone Remodeling

    • The image demonstrates the process of bone remodeling, highlighting the interplay between osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and other factors.
    • The diagram illustrates a simplified version of the bone cycle.
      • Osteoclast activation, which involves the recruitment and activation of osteoclasts that are responsible for bone resorption.
      • Bone resorption, where active osteoclasts break down existing bone tissue, creating space for new bone formation.
      • Reversal, the transition period between bone resorption and bone formation.
      • Bone formation, where osteoblasts synthesize new bone matrix.
      • Mineralization, which involves the deposition of calcium and other minerals onto the newly formed bone matrix.

    PTH

    • PTH is an 84 amino acid peptide hormone. The first 34 amino acids are the bioactive portion.
    • PTH plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis, primarily promoting calcium absorption in the jejunum.
    • Its mechanism of action involves a complex interplay of proteins and transporters within the jejunal cells.
    • PTH also exhibits various effects on other tissues, including the skin, breast, and prostate.
    • PTH increases calcium levels and decreases phosphate levels in the blood.
    • The measurement of PTH is performed using 2nd generation assays, including double antibody immunoradiometric/2-site binding assays.
    • The image outlines PTH's mechanism of action for calcium absorption and provides a schematic of the involvement of proteins and transporters.

    Bone Metabolism

    • The image depicts the process of bone formation, including its molecular components and the cells involved.
    • The traditional hypothesis of bone formation describes osteoblasts laying down the matrix and being converted into osteocytes, with bone addition from the outside to the inside.
    • The new hypothesis posits that osteoblasts transform into osteocytes, which then synthesize the matrix and subsequently mineralize the bone. This mechanism also involves bone addition from the outside to the inside but involves osteocytes as the primary players.
    • Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity plays a crucial role in mineralization, hydrolyzing inhibitors of mineralization, thus promoting bone mineralization.

    Anatomy of Parathyroid Gland

    • The parathyroid glands are derived from the endoderm.
    • The superior parathyroid glands develop from the 4th pharyngeal pouch, while the inferior glands develop from the 3rd pouch.
    • Ectopic locations, especially in the mediastinum (mainly the thymus) are common for the inferior glands.
    • Several transcription factors are crucial for parathyroid gland development. Defects in these factors can lead to developmental abnormalities:
      • Tbx1 defects result in DiGeorge syndrome (22q microdeletion) which affects parathyroid development.
      • GATA 3, GCMB, and SOX 3 defects have been associated with hypoparathyroidism.
    • Parathyroid tissue contains two main cell types:
      • Chief cells, which are the primary PTH-secreting cells.
      • Oxyntic cells, characterized by abundant mitochondria and an affinity for the radioisotope 99mTc sestamibi.
      • The sestamibi scan is a diagnostic tool used in parathyroid imaging using the radioactive tracer 99mTc sestamibi.
      • The increased uptake of 99mTc sestamibi by parathyroid adenomas is due to the higher number of oxytinic cells in these adenomas, which have a greater affinity for the tracer.

    Relationship between PTH, Vitamin D & FGF 23

    • The graphic illustrates the complex interactions between PTH, Vitamin D, and FGF 23.
    • FGF 23 directly inhibits the production of vitamin D.
    • PTH stimulates vitamin D production and indirectly inhibits the production of FGF 23 through its effects on vitamin D.
    • Vitamin D promotes parathyroid proliferation and inhibits PTH.
    • FGF 23 directly inhibits parathyroid proliferation and stimulates vitamin D production.

    Parathyroid Gland Histology

    • The image shows a microscopic view of parathyroid tissue, depicting the different cell types that constitute the gland.

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    This quiz explores the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on the cardiovascular system, bone metabolism, and vitamin D interactions. Test your knowledge on the functions of various bone cells and the regulation of calcium and phosphate in the body. A comprehensive review for students studying endocrinology or related fields.

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