Ca2+ ions compete for binding sites on albumin with H+ ions As pH changes the proportion of calcium bound to albumin and freely ionised in the plasma varies For every 0.1 unit reduction in plasma pH, the albumin bound calcium decreases by 0.07 mmol/L and ionised...
Calcium homeostasis can be considered through the action of: Three organs: bone, kidney, small intestine Three hormones: parathyroid hormones, calcitonin, vitamin D...
Hormone Parathyroid Hormone Hormone Protein hormone produced by chief cells of the parathyroid glandSecretion stimulated by a decrease in serum calcium levelsNormal levels are 1.3 – 6.8 pmol/L Hormone Acts to increase serum calcium and decrease serum phosphate...
