The anatomy and physiology pre-nursing class is learning about bone growth. The students learn that in an adult several factors influence the balance between bone resorption and formation
What dietary nutrients and hormones play a role in the resorption and formation of adult bones? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Thyroid hormone
B) Growth hormone
C) Estrogen
D) Inactivated vitamin D
E) Leutinizing hormone
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: The balance between bone resorption and formation is influenced by the following factors: physical activity; dietary intake of certain nutrients, especially calcium; and several hormones, including calcitriol (ie, activated vitamin D), parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcitonin, thyroid hormone, cortisol, growth hormone, and the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Leutinizing hormone does not play a role in bone formation or resorption.
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