PATHO 2- KC WEEK 7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

PATHO 2- KC WEEK 7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025 1. How does PTH help reduce phosphate-calcium complexes in blood? Promotes intestinal phosphate absorption Stimulates phosphate excretion via kidneys Stimulates phosphate uptake by osteoblasts Converts phosphate to albumin-bound form Inhibits phosphate synthesis in the liver: Stimulates phosphate excretion via kidneys 2. What best describes complexed calcium? Diffusible and biologically active Bound to proteins like albumin Ionically bound to small anions Stored in the endoplasmic reticulum Involved in muscle contraction: Ionically bound to small anions 3. Which of the following hormones help lower blood calcium levels? Parathyroid hormone Vitamin D Calcitonin Aldosterone Cortisol: Calcitonin 4. Which of the following is NOT a physiological function of free-ionized calcium? Neuronal action potentials Muscle contraction Blood coagulation Formation of calcium-albumin complexes Hormone secretion Continues...