PARATHYROID HORMONE & CALCITONIN by Professor Fink.wmv

In this Video Lecture, Professor Fink identifies the 4 Essential Hormones of the Body: [1] Insulin; [2] Glucocorticosteroids (Cortisol); [3] Mineralocorticosteroids (Aldosterone) & [4] Parathyroid Hormone (PTH). Professor Fink then briefly summarizes the major actions, functions & regulation of Insulin & Glucagon in the maintenance of the plasma glucose level. This is followed by a more in-depth review of the major actions , functions & regulation of Parathyroid Hormone & Calcitonin in the maintenance of the plasma calcium level. Reference is made to the Parafollicular Cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, the importance of calcium in the body, bone density, bone deposition & bone resorption. Professor Fink also describes the prevention of osteoporosis using the bisphosphonate drugs (such as Fosamax, Boniva & Actonel), including their mechanism of action and possible adverse action.
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Thank you, Proffesor Fink!

[@sophiekreynolds1]

thank you!! awesome video! and the bonus about bisphosphonates was great!

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Love your sense of humor!

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so glad I found this!

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The points well elaborated

[@oldhag287]

Brilliant! (For my own reference: topic covered in Osseous tissue Chpt 7)

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How can someone dislike this??? Please take your meds!

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I still remeber my teacher saying b for build with ocstoblast.

[@SuperLika17]

amazing -thx

[@amirzamani1192]

For people like me who want to go directly to PTH, It starts from 11:40

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Why is estrogen intake by a after menopause women cause deadly manifestation like stokes??

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