This hormone stimulates osteoblasts.

A. ACTH
B. Aldosterone
C. Calcitonin
D. Parathormone


Answer: C. Calcitonin

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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A) the ionic electrochemical gradient B) glomerular hydrostatic pressure (glomerular blood pressure) C) protein-regulated diffusion D) the size of the pores in the basement membrane of the capillaries

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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