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What is the main function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) regarding calcium metabolism?
What is the main function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) regarding calcium metabolism?
Which substance is NOT involved in the regulation of bone metabolism?
Which substance is NOT involved in the regulation of bone metabolism?
In which part of the nephron is the majority of filtered calcium reabsorbed?
In which part of the nephron is the majority of filtered calcium reabsorbed?
What typically increases in urinary excretion for osteoporosis patients?
What typically increases in urinary excretion for osteoporosis patients?
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What happens to phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys when PTH acts?
What happens to phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys when PTH acts?
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Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of metabolic bone diseases?
Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of metabolic bone diseases?
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What is the range of calcium reabsorption in the thick ascending loop of Henle?
What is the range of calcium reabsorption in the thick ascending loop of Henle?
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Which of the following diseases does NOT typically present with abnormal biochemical patterns?
Which of the following diseases does NOT typically present with abnormal biochemical patterns?
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What percentage of bone mass is composed of cortical or compact bone?
What percentage of bone mass is composed of cortical or compact bone?
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Where is cortical bone mainly located?
Where is cortical bone mainly located?
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What structure surrounds the Haversian canals in cortical bone?
What structure surrounds the Haversian canals in cortical bone?
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What is the primary function of trabecular bone?
What is the primary function of trabecular bone?
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Which layers comprise the periosteum?
Which layers comprise the periosteum?
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What process allows bones to enlarge?
What process allows bones to enlarge?
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How much of the skeletal system's bone is renewed each year?
How much of the skeletal system's bone is renewed each year?
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What does the term 'modeling' specifically refer to in bone development?
What does the term 'modeling' specifically refer to in bone development?
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What is the primary role of osteocytes in bone physiology?
What is the primary role of osteocytes in bone physiology?
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Which type of cells are osteoclasts derived from?
Which type of cells are osteoclasts derived from?
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Which component makes up the majority of the organic bone matrix?
Which component makes up the majority of the organic bone matrix?
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What is the function of the resorptive cavity created by osteoclasts?
What is the function of the resorptive cavity created by osteoclasts?
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Which hormones primarily affect bone metabolism?
Which hormones primarily affect bone metabolism?
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What percentage of the organic bone matrix is made up of growth factors?
What percentage of the organic bone matrix is made up of growth factors?
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What is hydroxyapatite primarily composed of?
What is hydroxyapatite primarily composed of?
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Which condition is associated with disrupted interaction between osteoblasts and osteoclasts?
Which condition is associated with disrupted interaction between osteoblasts and osteoclasts?
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Which hormone is mainly responsible for stimulating the proliferation of osteoblasts?
Which hormone is mainly responsible for stimulating the proliferation of osteoblasts?
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What action does calcitonin have on osteoclast activity?
What action does calcitonin have on osteoclast activity?
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In metabolic bone diseases, what is the role of biomarkers of bone metabolism?
In metabolic bone diseases, what is the role of biomarkers of bone metabolism?
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Which of the following is categorized as a bone formation marker?
Which of the following is categorized as a bone formation marker?
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What type of markers indicate bone resorption?
What type of markers indicate bone resorption?
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Which condition is LEAST likely to require monitoring through biomarkers of bone metabolism?
Which condition is LEAST likely to require monitoring through biomarkers of bone metabolism?
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What does a high level of bone formation markers indicate?
What does a high level of bone formation markers indicate?
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PTH primarily affects osteoblasts by:
PTH primarily affects osteoblasts by:
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Which marker is most sensitive for estimating increased bone breakdown in multiple myeloma?
Which marker is most sensitive for estimating increased bone breakdown in multiple myeloma?
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What is the standard site for a bone biopsy to evaluate metabolic bone diseases?
What is the standard site for a bone biopsy to evaluate metabolic bone diseases?
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What characterizes osteoporosis?
What characterizes osteoporosis?
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Which marker can help in the early detection of skeletal involvement in carcinomas with osteoblastic metastases?
Which marker can help in the early detection of skeletal involvement in carcinomas with osteoblastic metastases?
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Which of the following tests may be invasive in the diagnosis of metabolic bone diseases?
Which of the following tests may be invasive in the diagnosis of metabolic bone diseases?
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Which type of osteoporosis is primarily associated with oestrogen deficiency?
Which type of osteoporosis is primarily associated with oestrogen deficiency?
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What type of therapy does DPD respond promptly to in patients with multiple myeloma?
What type of therapy does DPD respond promptly to in patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is a common cause of generalized osteopenia?
What is a common cause of generalized osteopenia?
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What is the male-to-female ratio for osteoporosis prevalence?
What is the male-to-female ratio for osteoporosis prevalence?
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What is the typical rate of bone loss for women after menopause?
What is the typical rate of bone loss for women after menopause?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with secondary osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with secondary osteoporosis?
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What is the role of osteoclasts in osteoporosis?
What is the role of osteoclasts in osteoporosis?
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Which symptom is often associated with advanced osteoporosis?
Which symptom is often associated with advanced osteoporosis?
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Study Notes
Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Bone is a dynamic tissue constantly undergoing resorption and deposition.
- Adult humans have 206 bones, infants have 270.
- Mineral metabolism and bone metabolism are tightly linked.
- Metabolic bone diseases arise from disruption of their coordination.
- Biochemical patterns, like osteomalacia, Paget's disease, and metastatic malignancy, may be present.
- Osteoporosis typically has normal biochemical parameters but elevated urinary excretion of certain analytes.
Mineral Metabolism Regulation
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Renal Handling of Ca & P: About 65% of filtered calcium is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule; 10-20% in the ascending loop, and 5-10% in the distal convoluted tubule
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Calcium reabsorption is enhanced by parathyroid hormone (PTH).
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Renal phosphate excretion is increased by PTH.
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Intestinal Absorption of Ca & P: PTH increases intestinal calcium absorption through 1,25(OH)2 Vitamin D.
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1,25(OH)2 Vitamin D plays a key role in both Ca and phosphate absorption
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Passive and active transport systems are responsible for phosphate absorption.
Bone Metabolism
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Bone Structure: Bone is a connective tissue comprising 70% inorganic matter (minerals) and 30% organic matter (osteoid).
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The bone matrix is mainly type-1 collagen and hydroxyapatite.
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Peak bone mass is reached around age 30, and declines slowly after age 40.
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Bone has four key functions: support, rigidity, protection, and locomotion, housing hematopoietic bone marrow, and regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Bone Remodeling
- Bone turnover is a constant process of resorption and formation, important for repair and adapting to stress.
- Bone turnover is high during childhood and is in equilibrium in young adulthood. However, turnover rate decreases after age 35-40.
- The bone remodeling unit (BRU) comprises osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts. These cells regulate bone remodeling through mechanical forces, hormones, and local factors.
Regulation of Bone Metabolism
- Bone metabolism is regulated by central mechanisms (hormones) and local control of osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts.
- Osteoblasts are derived from mesenchymal cells, differentiate into osteocytes, and synthesize and deposit bone matrix.
- Osteocytes are mature osteoblasts embedded in the bone matrix, acting as mechanosensory cells maintaining bone structure and mass.
- Osteoclasts are derived from bone marrow macrophages, responsible for bone resorption.
Bone Markers
- Bone markers reflect whole-body bone formation and resorption rates providing real-time assessments of bone remodeling.
- Bone formation markers: Include enzymes and peptides released by osteoblasts (e.g., Alkaline phosphatase, Osteocalcin, Procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide [P1NP], Procollagen type 1 C-terminal propeptide [P1CP])
- Bone resorption markers: Are typically breakdown products of type 1 collagen (e.g., Hydroxyproline, Pyridinoline [PYD], Deoxypyridinoline [DPD], Collagen cross-linked telopeptides like N-telopeptide [NTX], C-telopeptide [CTX], Tartrate-Resistant acid phosphatase-5b [TRACP5a]).
Common Types of Metabolic Bone Disease
- Osteoporosis: Loss of bone density, leading to fragile bones and increased risk of fractures.
- Osteopenia: Lower bone density than average.
- Rickets/Osteomalacia: Softening of bones due to inadequate mineralization, more common in children (rickets) or adults (osteomalacia).
- Paget's Disease: Increased bone turnover, resulting in weakened and deformed bones.
- Renal Osteodystrophy: Bone disease linked to chronic kidney disease.
- Bone metastases: Spreading of cancer to bone tissue.
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This quiz explores the intricate dynamics of metabolic bone diseases, their biochemical patterns, and the critical roles of calcium and phosphate metabolism. Understand the regulation of mineral metabolism and how conditions like osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and Paget's disease manifest. Test your knowledge on the relationships between bone health and mineral metabolism.
