Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Marieb, Elaine N.
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 15, Problem 4RQ
Parathyroid hormone (a) increases bone formation and lowers blood calcium levels, (b) increases calcium excretion from the body, (c) decreases calcium absorption from the gut, (d) demineralizes bone and raises blood calcium levels.
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3) Parathyroid hormone:
a) is secreted when blood calcium levels are too high.
b) is required for the synthesis of collagen fibers.
c) stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone tissue.
d) stimulates cells in the epiphyseal plate to divide.
Which of the following hormones are released when blood calcium levels fall?
Question 97 options:
a)
Calcitonin
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Thyroxin
c)
Hydroxyapatite
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Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Parathyroid hormone (a) increases bone formation and lowers blood calcium levels, (b) increases calcium excretion from the body, (c) decreases calcium absorption from the gut, (d) demineralizes bone and raises blood calcium levels.
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