Recall that the pancreas helps to maintain normal blood glucose levels. What endocrine organ plays a role in stabilizing blood calcium levels? Select all correct choices
A. The pineal gland
B. The posterior pituitary gland
C. The adrenal cortex
D. The parathyroid gland
D
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A. cannot be synthesized by cellular biochemical pathways. B. is necessary for building proteins. C. cannot be obtained through the diet. D. functions as a vitamin. E. is required in large amounts.
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a. nucleic acids. b. triglycerides. c. phospholipids. d. polypeptides. e. DNA.
Which of the following is one function of the developing follicle?
a. to secrete gonadotropin-releasing hormone b. to stimulate ovulation c. to secrete progesterone d. to secrete estrogens