Exam 40: Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

Lack of vitamin D can cause rickets in children.Of the following,which is the most important lifestyle activity that promotes normal endogenous vitamin D production?

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Estrogen can oppose some of the effects of PTH.This occurs because of the effects of estrogen on:

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The parathyroid glands respond rapidly to hypocalcemia.The protein responsible for the rapid response of the principal cells to a falling calcium level is:

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The vitamin D receptor belongs to which class of receptors?

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Endogenous vitamin D synthesis begins in:

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Osteoporosis can result from excessive production of receptor activator of nuclear factor $\kappa$ light-chain enhancer of activated B cells (RANK)ligand (RANKL)by osteoblasts.A molecule that directly inhibits RANKL and protects bones from osteoclast overactivity is:

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PTH is secreted in a regulated manner.Which of the following directly increases PTH synthesis,secretion,or both?

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Exam 40: Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

Lack of vitamin D can cause rickets in children.Of the following,which is the most important lifestyle activity that promotes normal endogenous vitamin D production?

Estrogen can oppose some of the effects of PTH.This occurs because of the effects of estrogen on:

The parathyroid glands respond rapidly to hypocalcemia.The protein responsible for the rapid response of the principal cells to a falling calcium level is:

The vitamin D receptor belongs to which class of receptors?

Endogenous vitamin D synthesis begins in:

Osteoporosis can result from excessive production of receptor activator of nuclear factor κ \kappa κ light-chain enhancer of activated B cells (RANK)ligand (RANKL)by osteoblasts.A molecule that directly inhibits RANKL and protects bones from osteoclast overactivity is:

PTH is secreted in a regulated manner.Which of the following directly increases PTH synthesis,secretion,or both?

Principles of Cell Function

Homeostasis of Body Fluids

Signal Transduction, membrane Receptors, second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression

The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems

Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials

Synaptic Transmission

The Somatosensory System

The Special Senses

Organization of Motor Function

Higher Functions of the Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control

Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Muscle

Smooth Muscle

Overview of Circulation

Elements of Cardiac Function

Properties of the Vasculature

Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature

Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System

Structure and Function of the Respiratory System

Static Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics

Dynamic Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics

Ventilation

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Control of Respiration

Non-Physiologic Functions of the Lung: Host Defense and Metabolism

Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract

The Cephalic, oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal

The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal

Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver

Elements of Renal Function

Solute and Water Transport Along the Nephron: Tubular Function

Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume

Potassium, calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis

Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

The Thyroid Gland

The Adrenal Glands

The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

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Osteoporosis can result from excessive production of receptor activator of nuclear factor $\kappa$ light-chain enhancer of activated B cells (RANK)ligand (RANKL)by osteoblasts.A molecule that directly inhibits RANKL and protects bones from osteoclast overactivity is: