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Phosphorus Homeostasis Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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|q1=The body's source of phosphorus is the diet. What mechanisms enable P absorption across the gut?
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*Passive Diffusion
*Passive Diffusion
*Vitamin D mediated Active Tranport
*Vitamin D mediated Active Tranport
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|q2=Which hormones affect Phosphorus Homeostasis and how?Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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**Mobilises phosphorus from bone, acting to increase plasma concentration of P
**Mobilises phosphorus from bone, acting to increase plasma concentration of P
**Increases phosphorus loss in the urine and saliva, acting to decrease plasma concentration
**Increases phosphorus loss in the urine and saliva, acting to decrease plasma concentration
*Calcitriol
*Calcitriol
**Increases phosphorus absorbtion from the intestines
**Increases phosphorus absorbtion from the intestines
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