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Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-alveol/o: __________
Oxytocin
A hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts.
Calcitonin
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when they are high.
Calcium Ion Concentration
The level of calcium ions (Ca2+) in a particular system, important for various cellular processes including signal transduction and muscle contraction.
Parathyroid Glands
Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the blood.
Q47: idiopathic: _
Q81: Protein threads that form the basis of
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Q113: cyanosis: _
Q133: complete: _
Q150: Petechiae:<br>A) Small, pinpoint hemorrhages<br>B) Vegetations<br>C) Dilation of
Q159: Air sac in the lung<br>A)adenoids<br>B)alveolus<br>C)apex of the
Q161: Separation of blood into its parts<br>A)acute lymphocytic
Q177: The gas produced by cells and exhaled
Q231: Thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane