Which hormone is produced in bone and regulates bone formation, but also protects against diabetes mellitus?

growth hormone
osteocalcin
calcitonin
leptin


osteocalcin

Anatomy & Physiology

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A. stomach. B. small intestine. C. mouth. D. esophagus.

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In both sexes, the reproductive changes that take place during puberty include all of the following except:

a. maturation of gonads b. development of secondary sex characteristics c. fertility d. growth of reproductive tract e. development of muscle and loss of fat

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The action of the masseter muscle is to ________ the mandible

A) depress B) elevate C) abduct D) flex E) open

Anatomy & Physiology

"Lactational amenorrhea" is a physiological phenomenon that parallels a common cause of infertility due to elevated levels of:

A. prolactin B. oxytocin C. progesterone D. inhibin E. dopamine

Anatomy & Physiology