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Calcium Homeostasis
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Calcitonin
Decreases blood calcium levels
Magnesium
Necessary cofactor for the function of PTH
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23)
Regulates phosphate and indirectly affects calcium levels
Vitamin D
Facilitates intestinal absorption of calcium
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Increases blood calcium levels
Calcitriol
Active form of Vitamin D, increases blood calcium levels
Estrogen
Maintains bone density by inhibiting bone resorption
Cortisol
Chronic exposure can lead to bone loss
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