This Is a Diagram of Calcium Homeostasis

question 53

Multiple Choice

This is a diagram of calcium homeostasis. What process is represented by "B"?

• A) Calcium is lost in urine.
• B) Calcium is removed from blood by osteoblasts.
• C) PTH promotes calcium reabsorption from urine.
• D) Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption.
• E) PTH promotes calcium release into blood by osteoclast.

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