1. By: Rachel joya, Erinn Sinn
Calcitriol VitamiN d
By: Rachel joya, Erinn Sinn

2. Type of Hormone
Steroid derivative

3. Glands and tissue that secrete calcitriol
Parathyroid gland

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Conditions of hypo-secretions
Rickets in children
Osteomalacia in adults