This Is a Diagram of Calcium Homeostasis

question 71

Multiple Choice

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

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

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