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Renin Angiotensin Aldosteron System Diagram in Fluid Homeostasis

The following diagram shows the renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system (RAAS) which plays an important role in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance (sodium and volume homeostasis).

Serum Calcium Concentration in the Pathophysiology of Hypoparathyroidism

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Hypoparathyroidism is deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH) which resulting in hypocalsemia and hyperphosphatemia. It involved calcium concentration which plays a vital role in the the pathophysiology and diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. The following diagram shows the hydroxilation of vitamin D to its active form and its action to increase the serum calcium concentration.

Tags: , | Category: Endocrinologist, Pathophysiology | Posted at February 16, 2010 with 1 Comment