Which Statement Is NOT True of PTH and Calcitonin

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of PTH and calcitonin?

• A)Calcitonin contributes to the maintenance of a strong bone matrix.
• B)PTH increases the reabsorption of calcium from bones.
• C)PTH increases the absorption of calcium by the small intestine.
• D)Calcitonin is secreted by the pituitary gland.

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Definitions:

Nominal Data

Information grouped into categories without an inherent numerical value or order, such as colors or gender.

Ordinal Data

Data classified into categories within a specific order or ranking, but without meaningful mathematical differences between those rankings.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when the null hypothesis is not rejected when it is actually false, also known as a false negative result.

Type I Error

Mistakenly refusing a true null hypothesis, popularly known as a "false positive."