What hormone decreases calcium levels in blood?
A) calcitonin
B) aldosterone
C) parathyroid hormone
D) angiotensin II
E) ADH
Answer: A) calcitonin
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A) viremia.
B) bacteremia.
C) septicemia.
D) anemia.
E) hemophilia.
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A) sodium B) chloride C) hydrogen D) calcium E) potassium
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All of the vessels listed ultimately arise from the common carotid artery except the
A) facial artery. B) occipital artery. C) lingual artery. D) vertebral artery. E) maxillary artery.