What are osteocalcin and osteonectin?
they are proteins that help osteoblasts to deposit bone
Where can we find chondrocytes in a bone?
near epiphysis
What are the biological roles of calcium?
intracellular signal strengthen bone hold cells together at tight junctions cofactor for blood coagulation neuron/muscle excitation
What is the serum calcium concentration we maintain?
2.5 mM
T/F PTH is a peptide
True, hence with short half life of 20 minutes
How long does PTH exert its effect on
1) osteoclast
2) kidney
3) intestine
1) 1-2 hours
2) minutes
3) days
What condition do we end up with lack of PTH?
hypocalcemic tetany