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What hormone controls calcium deposit in a bone?
You are probably referring to the popularly known hormone estrogen which has a function in the absorption of calcium. However, the process is complex and involves a number of lesser known hormones such as calcitonine and PTH, and also vitamins D and K.
What would cause depressed levels of calcium after a thyroidectomy?
The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland and are often accidentally removed with the thyroid in a thyroidectomy. The parathyroid gland makes parathyroid hormone (PTH), which normally causes an increase in blood calcium levels. If the parathyroid is lost, so is the PTH, and thus the blood calcium is lower.
Where do calcitonin and parathyroid hormones come from?
Calcitonin is released from thyroid gland in response to hypercalemia. On the other hand, parathyroid hormone- as you guessed - is from parathyroid gland in response to low levels of blood calcium. Which will cause calcium to be released from bone into blood to compensate.
What does an elevated parathyroid hormone level mean?
It means that for whatever reason, your parathyroid glands are trying to increase your blood's calcium level. This may be a normal response if you are hypocalcemic. However, if your calcium levels are normal (or even high) it may be the result of a malfunction of the parathyroid glands. Chronically elevated parathyroid hormone will cause your bones to release so much calcium to your blood that weak bones result.
A deficiency of parathyroid hormone can cause involuntary muscle contractions of a type called?
Tetany is the term for the muscle contractions that may be caused by hypoparathyroidism.
Does beta blockers cause hyperglycemia?
beta blocker cause hyperglycemia by inhibiting the glycogenolysis pathway during the energy formation.
Which endocrine gland regulates calcium?
AnswerThe parathyroid regulates calcium by producing hormones that cause calcium levels to increase.Also, calcitonin is a substance that regulates calcium in the blood.
What is the most important control of calcium homeostasis?
1. The parathyroids 2. Parathyroid hormone and vitamin D (which is actually a hormone) When working correctly the parathyroids, of which there are 4, keep around 90% of the body's calcium in the bones and teeth and the remaining 10% in the bloodstream.
Which diuretic drug does not cause hyperglycemia?
Spironolactone
How does acidosis cause hyperglycemia?
Acidosis is usually caused by increased carbon dioxide in the body leads to increase concentration of carbonic acid. The prolonged acidosis may lead to renal diseases due to high concentration of carbonic acid. So adrenaline secretion becomes high from adrenal medulla and as adrenaline is hypoglycemic hormone, it leads to hyperglycemia.
What hormone if produced inadequately would cause cretinism?
Thyroxin
How does calcitonin and parathroid hormones work to control blood calcium levels and what are their targets?
Calcitonin is the other major hormone involved with calcium regulation. Parathyroid hormone (PTH), produced by the parathyroid gland, increases the level of calcium in the blood. It usually accomplishes this by increasing the resorption rate (taking back) from bone. Calcitonin does the exact opposite and reduces calcium in the blood. Calcitonin is produce in the thyroid gland and removes calcium in the blood primarily by putting calcium back into bone.
