Abstract
This article discusses calcium homeostasis and osteoporosis as they relate to a variety of hormones and the aging process.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aging / physiology*
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Bone Development
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Bone Resorption
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Bone and Bones / pathology
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Bone and Bones / physiopathology
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Calcitonin / physiology
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Calcium / metabolism*
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Female
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Growth Hormone / physiology
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Homeostasis*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis* / pathology
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Osteoporosis* / physiopathology
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Parathyroid Hormone / physiology
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Vitamin D / physiology
Substances
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Parathyroid Hormone
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Vitamin D
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Growth Hormone
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Calcitonin
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Calcium