Molecular (sub-)structures responsible for interaction with electromagnetic radiation are called chromophores. 

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When extracellular Ca2+ is decreased decreased Ca2+ binding to the receptor stimulates PTH secretion

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When extracellular Ca2+ is decreased decreased Ca2+ binding to the receptor stimulates PTH secretion

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The receptor for PTH is coupled, via a Gs protein, to adenylyl cyclase.

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In bone, PTH receptors are located on osteoblasts but not on osteoclasts.

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PTH stimulates osteoclast activity and bone resorption by maturation of osteoclast cells.

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Two osteoblast proteins responsible for osteoclast maturation: 

1. Receptor activator for nuclear factor κ-B ligand  

2. Macrophage colony-stimulating factor