The Hormone That Decreases the Reabsorption of Calcium from Bones

question 151

Multiple Choice

The hormone that decreases the reabsorption of calcium from bones is:

• A)thyroxine
• B)calcitonin
• C)parathyroid hormone
• D)growth hormone

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Definitions:

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