A young child was brought to the hospital with multiple bone breaks. It is determined that the child's osteoclasts are overactive. Which hormone is most likely to be elevated?
A) natriuretic peptide
B) thyroxine
C) calcitonin
D) parathyroid hormone
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Each renal papilla empties into only one minor calyx.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What hormone is tested for in a pregnancy test?
A) Luteinizing hormone B) Progesterone C) Estrogen D) Human chorionic gonadotropin