Super Easy Short Calcium presentatin [Due in 2hours]

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Hormone Roles

Calcitonin

decreases serum calcium levels

Inhibits osteoclasts bone resorption

Inhibits tubular reabsorption by kidneys so calcium is excreted in urine

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Parathyroid hormone

can increase or decrease serum calcium levels to keep it within normal quantities

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Calcitriol

Hormonal form of vitamin D

Stimulates intestinal calcium absorption

Also functions on the bone and kidney to increase serum calcium levels

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK56060/figure/ch2.f1/?report=objectonly

References

http :// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20662476

Physiology textbook

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