Which of the following hormones causes hypocalcemia?

A) thymosin
B) calcitonin
C) thyroid hormone
D) parathyroid hormone


B) calcitonin
The hormone calcitonin causes hypocalcemia. It inhibits bone reabsorption and the release of calcium ions into the blood while promoting the uptake of these ions back into bone. Its effects on blood calcium levels are rapid but short-acting.

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A) No, because it is an embedded zero. B) No, because it is a leading zero C) Yes, because it is a precise zero. D) Yes, because it is a trailing zero.

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NMT recognizes nutritional deficiency and postural distortion as two categories of pathology

a. True b. False

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Divide 18.3 by 0.25

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following conditions is seen on a tooth that is in traumatic occlusion?

A) Abrasion B) Erosion C) Extrusion D) Wear facet

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