A patient suffering from chronic kidney disease developed osteoporosis (it is characterized by a decrease in bone density, a violation of bone microarchitecture and increased fragility due to disorders of bone tissue metabolism)


What are the reasons for osteoporosis development?
Imbalance between new formation and bone resorption

What hormones do regulate Ca level in blood?
Parathyroid harmones , Calcitonine ,Calcitriole

Calcitonin. Synthesis, chemical structure, functions.
Synthesis- Activated form of vitamin D
Function-treatment of Osteoporesis
Decrease calcium in blood
Chemical Structure -protein

Parathyroid hormone. Synthesis, chemical structure, functions.
Synthesis-Preprohormone
Chemical structure –Protein
Function –Increase calcium in blood

Calcitriol. Synthesis, chemical ,functions.
1 alpha hydroxylase
Steroid
Vitamin d synthesis

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