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​Identify and Match the Word Root with the Term or Meaning

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​Identify and match the word root with the term or meaning provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
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Definitions:

Calcitonin

Hormone released from parafollicular cells that acts on tissues to cause a decrease in blood levels of calcium ions.

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving osteoclast cells breaking down bone tissue, playing a critical role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Serum Phosphate Levels

The concentration of phosphate ions in the blood, important for bone health and energy storage and release.

Transport Process

The movement of substances across cell membranes or within cells, including methods such as passive diffusion, active transport, and bulk transport.

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