Parathyroid hormone stimulates calcitriol synthesis in the kidney and is therefore a tropic hormone.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which of the following is not a muscle of the lower extremity?
A. Sartorius B. Adductor magnus C. Pectineus D. Semitendinosus E. Flexor carpi ulnaris
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Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.
A) hold the discs in place B) prevent hyperextension of the spine C) hold the spine erect D) protect the spinal cord
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Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs and through all cell membranes by ________.
A) osmosis B) diffusion C) filtration D) active transport
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