Which Hormone Regulates the Exchange of Calcium Between the Bones

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which hormone regulates the exchange of calcium between the bones and blood and increases blood calcium?

• A) vasopressin
• B) oxytocin
• C) thyroxine
• D) parathormone

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, anxiety, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.

MPTP

A neurotoxin that produces a permanent Parkinson-like syndrome in humans by destroying dopaminergic neurons in the brain.

Dopamine-producing

Refers to cells that synthesize and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter important for movement, motivation, and reward.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, playing critical roles in sending, receiving, and processing information.