Physiology

Parathyroid Hormone

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  • Peptide hormone released in response to hypocalcaemia
  • Increases calcium reabsorption from the kidneys and phosphate excretion
  • Increases bone resorption and calcium by indirectly activating osteoclasts
  • Indirectly increases calcium absorption from the gut by stimulating the conversion to vitamin D in the kidneys

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