Endocrinology

  1. The Parathyroid Glands
    1. Anatomy and Histology
      1. Location and Number
        1. Blood Supply
          1. Cell Types
            1. Chief Cells
              1. Oxyphil Cells
            2. Parathyroid Hormone
              1. Structure and Synthesis
                1. Regulation of Secretion
                  1. Calcium Sensing Receptor
                    1. Phosphate Effects
                      1. Vitamin D Effects
                      2. Physiological Actions
                        1. Bone Effects
                          1. Osteoblast Stimulation
                            1. Osteoclast Activation
                            2. Renal Effects
                              1. Calcium Reabsorption
                                1. Phosphate Excretion
                                  1. 1α-Hydroxylase Activation
                                  2. Intestinal Effects
                                    1. Indirect Vitamin D Effects
                                2. Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis
                                  1. Calcium Distribution
                                    1. Extracellular Calcium
                                      1. Intracellular Calcium
                                        1. Bone Calcium
                                        2. Phosphate Distribution
                                          1. Regulatory Mechanisms
                                            1. PTH Actions
                                              1. Vitamin D Actions
                                                1. Calcitonin Actions
                                                2. Integrated Control
                                                  1. Feedback Loops
                                                    1. Hormonal Interactions

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