Bone's Role in Calcium Homeostasis
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Functions of calcium
muscle contraction, involved in release of neurotransmitters, serves as a cofactor to help catalyze reactions, involved in blood clotting
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Two hormones regulating calcium in bone
calcitonin and parathyroid hormone
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Parathyroid hormone
released by parathyroid glands, stimulates osteoclasts when calcium is needed in the blood
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Calcitonin
released by thyroid gland, stimulates osteoblasts when calcium concentrations are too high in the blood
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