ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE A
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE A
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Chapter 7.6, Problem 20WDYL
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The regulation of blood calcium levels by the calcitonin.

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Hormones are the chemicals that are formed inside the cells of the body and can affect other cells of the body. The level of minerals is maintained by the hormonal secretions.

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