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What physiological processes depend on calcium ions in the blood?
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muscle contaction
nerve conduction
clotting of blood
enzyme functioning
intracellular signaling - calcium is a second messenger
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What is calcium channel blockers?
A calcium channel blocker is a drug that lowers blood pressure by either preventing calcium from entering cells of the cardiac muscle, or the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessel walls.
What does ca mean on a blood test?
Ca on a blood test refers to the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones. Calcium is one of the most vital mineral in the body.
What hormone is the major controller of blood calcium?
parathyroid hormone
What amino acid would work best as a buffer close to physiological pH?
Histidine is the amino acid that function at the physiological PH. The reason being that the Pka value of his is 6.8 close to the physiological PH of the blood i.e. 7.4
What substance do bone cells take from the blood to keep it hard?
Calcium and Phosphorus
What physiological processes is the kidney involved in other than urine formation?
cleansing of the the blood
What are physiological processes are involved in dialysis?
hunulity process occur in dialysis because it helps pump the blood stream
What are the four main physiological processes that contribute to urine formation?
Filtration of blood, re-absorption, secretion of substances, concentration of urine
What is fetuin-A?
Fetuin-A is a glycoprotein found in the blood that is involved in various physiological processes, such as regulating calcium homeostasis and inhibiting calcification. It plays a role in conditions like insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. High levels of fetuin-A have been associated with increased risk of these conditions.
What does physiological effect mean?
Physiological effects refer to changes in the body's functions or processes in response to external or internal factors. This can include changes in heart rate, blood pressure, hormone levels, and other bodily functions.
Define the 5 physiological factors that control blood pressure?
5 physiological factors that control blood pressure
Where is excess calcium stored when blood calcium levels increase?
Blood
What physiological processes do carbon monoxide and cyanide disrupt?
Carbon monoxide (CO) interferes with gas transfer in the blood. Cyanide (HCN) also blocks gas mechanisms resulting in death from hypoxia.
Does parathormone increase or decrease calcium levels in the blood?
It increases the concentration of calcium in the blood. Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels.
What is Quantitative physiological change?
Quantitative physiological change refers to measurable alterations in the body's functions or processes, usually recorded in numerical values. This can include changes in heart rate, blood pressure, hormonal levels, or other physiological parameters that can be quantified and analyzed. These changes are often assessed to monitor health status, track progress, or evaluate the impact of interventions.
How does the thyroid gland effect calcium regulation?
"The amount of calcium in the blood is regulated by two organs: thyroid and parathyroid glands. Each gland produces hormones by sensing the amount of calcium in the blood. When calcium is high in the blood, the thyroid gland produces calcitonin, which results in the removal of excess calcium from the blood. When calcium is low in the blood, the parathyroid gland produces parathyroid hormone, which causes the release of calcium from bone into the blood."
What happens when blood calcium is low?
When the blood calcium is low, the bones in the body release calcium to supplement it. This is a condition which is known as hypocalcemia.
