________ stimulates Ca2+ deposition by osteoblasts and Ca2+ excretion by the kidneys.

A. Parathyroid hormone
B. Thyroid hormones
C. Calcitonin
D. Aldosterone


Answer: C

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Which structure in the figure secretes an alkaline fluid that protects sperm by neutralizing acids in the urethra?

a) C b) H c) B d) G e) F

Anatomy & Physiology

During which phase of the crossbridge cycle is ATP split into ADP and Pi?

A.   Immediately preceding the detachment of the myosin head B.   Immediately preceding  the resetting of the myosin head C.   Immediately preceding the power stroke

Anatomy & Physiology

The fibrous joints between the flat bones of the skull are sutures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

Glycine and GABA act as inhibitory neurotransmitters in the CNS because they bind to Cl- channels on the postsynaptic membrane.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology