7.The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the A. Hypothalamus OB. Concentration of blood calcium C. Thyroid gland O D. Pituitary gland 8.Parathyroid hormone functions to stimulate activity in A. Follicular cells B. Osteoblasts C. Osteoclasts D. Fibroblasts 9. In addition to a drop in blood calcium concentration, a symptom of hypoparathyroidism is OA. A rise in vitamin D concentration B. Increased PTH secretion OC. Tetanic muscle contractions D. Kidney stones 10. An example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is OA. Mineralocorticoid OB. Glucocorticoid C. Aldosterone OD. None of these

7.The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the A. Hypothalamus OB. Concentration of blood calcium C. Thyroid gland O D. Pituitary gland 8.Parathyroid hormone functions to stimulate activity in A. Follicular cells B. Osteoblasts C. Osteoclasts D. Fibroblasts 9. In addition to a drop in blood calcium concentration, a symptom of hypoparathyroidism is OA. A rise in vitamin D concentration B. Increased PTH secretion OC. Tetanic muscle contractions D. Kidney stones 10. An example of a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla is OA. Mineralocorticoid OB. Glucocorticoid C. Aldosterone OD. None of these

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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