Calcitonin is produced by the C cells of the parathyroid gland

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Some of the largest spherical cells in the human body (for example, oocytes) have a diameter of approximately

A. 1 nm. B. 100 nm. C. 1 cm. D. 100 ?m. E. 1 ?m.

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The thinnest type of epithelial tissue is ________ epithelium.

A. pseudostratified columnar B. simple squamous C. stratified cuboidal D. stratified columnar E. stratified squamous

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The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called ________.

A. PET B. MRI C. DSR D. DSA

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The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

A. declining FSH levels. B. granulosa cells converting androgens to estrogen. C. positive feedback on the anterior pituitary. D. an LH surge. E. luteal development.

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