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.

Differentiate between preoperational and concrete operational stages in terms of conservation.

Identify Erikson's stages of development specific to early childhood, adolescence, and old age.

Comprehend the role of crisis in Erikson's personality development stages.

Know the psychological concepts not utilized by Piaget in his theory.

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Definitions:

Eighteen Years Old

The age at which an individual is legally recognized as an adult in many countries, with associated rights and responsibilities.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Projection

A defense mechanism in psychology where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person.

Queer

A term used in the context of gender and sexuality that can denote identities that are not exclusively homosexual or heterosexual, or normative gender expressions.