All of the following are effects of calcitonin EXCEPT ________
A) decreases in blood calcium levels
B) increases in blood calcium levels
C) Stimulation of osteoblasts to store calcium
D) inhibition of osteoclasts
B
Explanation:
A) Calcitonin does decrease calcium levels.
C) Calcitonin does stimulate osteoblasts to store calcium.
D) Calcitonin does inhibit osteoclasts.
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