Phosphate: normal values, pathological variations, roles.

Question 1

Phosphate normal values

Answer 1

3.4 / 5 mg dl

Question 2

Phosphate roles

Answer 2

• Energy production and storage
• DNA and RNA structure
• Buffer systems

Question 3

Phosphate pathological variations

Answer 3

Hypo-phosphatemia:
•Due to low bone reabsorption, high bone mineralization, and high renal excretion.

•Causes include hyperparathyroidism, respiratory alkalosis, and aluminum poisoning

Hyper-phosphatemia:
•Due to high bone reabsorption, low bone mineralization, and low renal excretion.

•Causes include kidney disease, tumors, and hypoparathyroidism.