The nurse is explaining to the client that glands associated with the endocrine system have many actions. Based on this information, which information best describes the role of the thyroid gland to the client by the nurse?
1 . Regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood
2 . Activates vitamin D
3 . Controls the body's rate of metabolism
4 . Affects calcium storage
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4
D
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The thyroid is responsible for controlling the body's rate of metabolism; it affects calcium storage. The parathyroid regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood; it activates vitamin D.
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