The hormone ____ lowers blood calcium by activating osteoblasts, which use excess blood calcium to build new bone tissue.

A. cortisol
B. glucagon
C. calcitonin
D. oxytocin


C. calcitonin

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Which of the following statements regarding smoke-developed ratings is MOST accurate?

A. They are measured by ionization. B. They are provided by the tunnel test. C. They are rarely affected by flame-retardant coatings. D. They are an indication of the toxicity of the products of combustion.

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Which of the following is the first drug of choice for congestive heart failure?

triamterene furosemide digoxin torsemide

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In the HPIP (history, physical exam, impression, plan) system of recording medical information, which is considered the assessment/diagnosis?

A) ?history B) physical exam C) impression D) plan

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