The hormone calcitonin functions to
A) stimulate osteoclast activity.
B) decrease the rate of calcium excretion.
C) decrease the rate of calcium absorption.
D) decrease the level of calcium ion in the blood.
E) stimulate osteoblasts and inhibit osteoclasts.
D
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A. APCs B. BPlasma cells C. BMemory cells D. None of these are correct.
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A) chemoreceptor-initiated reflexes B) neural controls C) renal regulation D) baroreceptor-initiated reflexes
Psyche is a Greek word meaning _______
A. essence B. sout C. behavior D. love