By: Rachel joya, Erinn Sinn Calcitriol VitamiN d By: Rachel joya, Erinn Sinn
Type of Hormone Steroid derivative
Glands and tissue that secrete calcitriol Parathyroid gland
Function of the hormone Important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body It regulates calcium levels in blood IT IS USED FOR PEOPLE WHO KINDNEYS OR PARATHYROID GLANDS THAT ARE NOT WORKING
Regulatory mechanism Calcitrol mechanism of action takes place through its specific receptors Calcium-sensing receptors and vitamin D receptors modify the receptors in a positive manner Promoting its action and demonstrating a cooperative effect between the two
Conditions of hyper- secretion Can be toxic to the body Can accumulate in arteries, joints, ligaments, can kill muscle cells causes arteriosclerosis, bone deformation and muscle cramps
Conditions of hypo-secretions Rickets in children Osteomalacia in adults