Which of the Hormones Listed Below Has the Most Profound

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the hormones listed below has the most profound direct effect to stimulate the increased resorption of bone when plasma Ca²⁺ levels decrease?

• A) thyroxine
• B) parathyroid hormone
• C) calcitonin
• D) cortisol
• E) insulin

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