After a high-calcium meal, the hormone ___________ stimulates calcium uptake into the bone.
A. Calcitonin
B. Parathyroid hormone
C. Calcitriol
D. Thyroid hormones
Ans: A. Calcitonin
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a. Oat bran b. Legumes c. Wheat bran d. Barley
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