A Number of Different Hormones Work Together to Influence Bone

question 44

Essay

A number of different hormones work together to influence bone growth and integrity. Explain how each of the following hormones affects the development for the maintenance of bone: growth hormone, estrogen, testosterone, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone

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