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By: Ysrael M
Osteoporosis
Is a condition where there is a loss of
calcium in the bones, which causes them
to be thin and fragile. The over active
Parathyroid cause constant break down of
bone, causing aches in the bones. You are
10 times more likely to fracture a bone
with Osteoporosis.
Gland and Hormone
affected
The Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) is the hormone
affected in this case and the Parathyroid is the
affected gland.
The Parathyroid is hyper-secreting PTH which
causes constant breaking down of the bone. This
causes the bone to be thin and fragile. Another
sign is that there will be high levels of Calcium
in the blood.
Stimulus: Low
Blood Calcium
Normal Cycle