Which hormone stimulates the deposition of calcium in bones?

a) parathyroid hormone
b) T3
c) calcitonin
d) oxytocin


Answer: c) calcitonin

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a. Ultrafiltration, outward, 8 b. Ultrafiltration, outward, 10 c. Ultrafiltration, outward, 56 d. Reabsorption, inward, 24 e. Reabsorption, inward, 10

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Simple sugars are carbohydrates.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Jorge tried to pick up his sofa but discover that it is much heavier than he expected. What must occur in the muscle to increase tension so he can pick up this heavy piece of furniture?

A) pliometric contraction B) isotonic eccentric contractions C) recruitment of additional motor units D) tetanic spasm

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Which of the following symptoms would a patient with a lesion (injury) that destroyed the right side of the spinal cord in the region of the upper back be most likely to experience?

A. loss of both pressure sense and pain in the right foot B. loss of both pressure sense and pain in the left foot C. loss of pressure sense in the right foot and pain in the left foot D. loss of pressure sense in the left foot and pain in the right foot

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