Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Calcitonin mainly targets and inhibits the activity of osteoclasts in bone.
2. Blood pressure regulation is a function of aldosterone since this hormone indirectly promotes water reabsorption.
3. The most potent glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex is aldosterone.
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
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Which of the following describes a comminuted fracture?
A. The bone is broken into three or more pieces. B. The bone is bent on one side and has an incomplete fracture on the other side. C. The fracture is parallel to the long axis of the bone. D. A fine crack is visible but bones are still aligned. E. The fracture spirals around the axis of a long bone.
Which of the following organs or structures would be found in the left iliac region?
A) appendix B) stomach C) liver D) intestines
The type of feedback that increases or enhances the effects of the variable is:
A) negative. B) responsive. C) positive. D) neutral.
Flexion injuries to the spine would MOST likely result from:
A) rapid acceleration forces. B) rapid deceleration forces. C) a rear-end motor vehicle crash. D) a direct blow to the frontal lobe