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Which Hormone Contributes to Calcium Homeostasis in Fishes and Rodents

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Which hormone contributes to calcium homeostasis in fishes and rodents by opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH) ?


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Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that help in maintaining the mineral concentration of the matrix.

Circulating Tissues

Circulating tissues refer to fluid, cell-containing components of the body that move throughout the circulatory system, such as blood and lymph, facilitating transport and immunity.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body, producing a serous fluid that reduces friction between the organs.

Haversian Canals

Channels in bone that contain blood vessels and nerves, part of the bone's internal structural system.

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