Which of the Following Is CORRECT Concerning the Actions of Calcitonin

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is CORRECT concerning the actions of calcitonin and parathyroid hormone?

• A) Goth calcitonin and parathyroid hormone increase blood calcium levels.
• B) Goth calcitonin and parathyroid hormone decrease blood calcium levels.
• C) Calcitonin increases and parathyroid hormone decreases blood calcium levels.
• D) Calcitonin decreases and parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium levels.
• E) Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels but parathyroid hormone has no effect on calcium.

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