What is true of calcitonin?
A. acts in opposition to vit D
B. can be used to treat hypercalcemia in the blood
C. acts in oppsotion to PTH
D. increased bone density
Answer:
A. acts in opposition to vit D
B. can be used to treat hypercalcemia in the blood
C. acts in oppsotion to PTH
D. increased bone density
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