The Major Action of Calcitonin Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The major action of calcitonin is

• A) Increase Ca and Phosphate reabsorption from the kidney lumen
• B) Increase osteoblast recruitment of osteoclasts
• C) Decrease bone resorption by osteoclasts
• D) Increases osteocytic osteolysis
• E) Do nothin; there are no deficiency or excess diseases for calcitonin

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light images into neural signals sent to the brain.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Neural Tissue

Neural tissue refers to the specialized cells and biological material that make up the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, facilitating the transmission of electrical signals throughout the body.

Colour Vision

The ability of the eye and brain to perceive differences in wavelengths of light, enabling humans and other animals to see a variety of colors.