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Calcium Homeostasis

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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology
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Curriculum Block
Part 3 Medical Foundation 3 Endocrinology
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Endocrinology

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  • Explain the interplay among the major systems involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis including the parathyroid glands, the kidneys, the digestive system and the bony skeleton.
  • Identify the role of vitamin D in calcium homeostasis.
  • Define osteoporosis and list secondary causes for this condition.
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the parathyroid glands.
  • Describe the histology of bone and the hormonal regulation of its cellular components.
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