The parathyroid glands maintain adequate levels of blood calcium. This is accomplished through ________.
A) blocking the action of growth hormone
B) targeting the bone and activating osteoclasts so that calcium will be released
C) antagonizing the synthesis of calcitonin
D) slowing the activity of tissues that require calcium for activity
B) targeting the bone and activating osteoclasts so that calcium will be released
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A) skeletal B) smooth C) cardiac D) smooth and cardiac E) smooth, cardiac, and skeletal
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
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a. round, donut shaped, and biconcave b. round, ball shaped, and biconvex c. flat, disc shaped, and biconcave d. flat, ovoid, and biconvex e. bulbous, cigar shaped, and biconcave
Pancreatic juice is secreted by the exocrine pancreatic acini.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)