Osteoporosis Is a Condition Characterized by Weak Bones Resulting from Calcium

question 51

Multiple Choice

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weak bones resulting from calcium loss. The hormone responsible for blood calcium regulation is

• A)LH.
• B)HGH.
• C)PTH.
• D)ACTH.
• E)FSH.

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Definitions:

Lesioning

A method used in neuroscience research involving the removal or destruction of part of the brain to study the effects on behavior or function.

Dopamine-Releasing Neurons

Nerve cells in the brain responsible for releasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and the regulation of movement and emotional responses.

Parkinson's Disease

A chronic and progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, due to the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.