The Responsiveness of Cells to Calcitonin Increases as an Individual

question 31

True/False

The responsiveness of cells to calcitonin increases as an individual ages; maximum responsiveness occurs in elderly individuals as a mechanism to improve the stability and strength of bones.

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Emergency Room

A medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment.

Population

The total number of individuals or items under consideration in a specified area or group.

Rate

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100,000

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