Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence

question 184

Multiple Choice

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
Her respiration had become slow in the last years and she needed supplemental oxygen.

• A)breathing
• B)sweating
• C)chemical reaction
• D)absorbing food

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Definitions:

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving osteoclast cells that break down bone tissue, playing a critical role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Calcitonin

This is a chemical released by the thyroid gland, essential for managing the calcium levels in the bloodstream.

Elevated Levels

Refers to quantities that are higher than normal, often implying a potential health risk or abnormal state in a clinical context.

Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue, important for the development, maintenance, and repair of bones by resorbing bone tissue.