The Hormone Calcitonin Functions to

question 159

Multiple Choice

The hormone calcitonin functions to

• A) stimulate osteoclast activity.
• B) decrease the rate of calcium excretion.
• C) decrease the rate of calcium absorption.
• D) decrease the level of calcium ion in the blood.
• E) stimulate osteoblasts and inhibit osteoclasts.

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