Which of the Following Is INCORRECT Concerning PTH,calcitonin,and Vitamin D

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is INCORRECT concerning PTH,calcitonin,and vitamin D?

• A) Vitamin D deficiency is the cause of rickets.
• B) PTH is the most important hormone in the control of calcium metabolism.
• C) Both calcitonin and PTH are produced in the follicle cells of the thyroid gland.
• D) Vitamin D is actually a hormone that increases calcium absorption in the intestine.

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