Difference between revisions of "Phosphorus Homeostasis Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology"

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-<FlashCard questions="2">
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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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+|linkpage =Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology
-*Passive Diffusion
+|linktext =Endocrine System
-*Vitamin D mediated Active Tranport
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-|l1=Phosphorus
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-|q2=Which hormones affect Phosphorus Homeostasis and how?Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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+|subtext1=ENDOCRINE FLASH CARDS
-**Mobilises phosphorus from bone, acting to increase plasma concentration of P
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-**Increases phosphorus loss in the urine and saliva, acting to decrease plasma concentration
+|subtext2=FLASH CARDS
-So ultimately, PTH acts to remove phosphorus from the body entirely.
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-*Calcitriol
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-**Increases phosphorus absorbtion from the intestines
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-[[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
-[[Category:Endocrine System Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]]