Learn endocrine physiology in this short course.
Parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal, reproductive, thyroid, diabetes, lipid and obesity physiology.
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Course Content
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Calcium and Parathyroid Physiology
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Introduction
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Physiological Roles of Calcium and phosphate
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Forms of calcium and phosphate in the human body
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Effect of acid-base balance on ionized calcium concentration
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Intestinal Handling of calcium and phosphate
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Renal handling of calcium and phosphate
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Calcium and phosphate storage
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Hormonal control of calcium and phosphate homeostasis
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Parathyroid Gland – A brief historical perspective
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Understanding parathyroid hormone physiology and its importance in diagnosing disease states.
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References
- Introduction
- Physiological Roles of Calcium and phosphate
- Forms of calcium and phosphate in the human body
- Effect of acid-base balance on ionized calcium concentration
- Intestinal Handling of calcium and phosphate
- Renal handling of calcium and phosphate
- Calcium and phosphate storage
- Hormonal control of calcium and phosphate homeostasis
- Parathyroid Gland – A brief historical perspective
- Understanding parathyroid hormone physiology and its importance in diagnosing disease states.
- References