What Is a Function of Calcitonin

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a function of calcitonin?

• A) increases production of calcitriol
• B) activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway
• C) deactivates the neurons in the mouth that detect dryness
• D) accelerates Ca²⁺ deposition into bones
• E) increases blood Ca²⁺ levels

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