Increased Levels of Calcium in the Blood of a Pregnant

question 50

Multiple Choice

Increased levels of calcium in the blood of a pregnant woman would stimulate the secretion of ________, which would increase calcium loss in the urine.

• A) calcitonin
• B) calcitriol
• C) parathyroid hormone
• D) thyroid hormone
• E) growth hormone

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Beta Cells

Pancreatic beta cells are cells located in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development in the body.

Anterior Pituitary

The anterior, glandular lobe of the pituitary gland; functions as a classical endocrine gland; secretes growth hormone, prolactin, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and several tropic hormones. Compare with posterior pituitary.

TSH

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones.