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Would You Expect to See Changes in Blood Levels of the Hormones

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Would you expect to see changes in blood levels of the hormones calcitonin and PTH as a result of vitaminD3deficiency? Explain.


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Intergeniculate Leaflet

The intergeniculate leaflet is a small structure located between the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, involved in regulating circadian rhythms and visually related information processing.

Retinohypothalamic Tract

Neural route formed by axons of photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (pRGCs) from the retina to the suprachiasmatic nucleus; allows light to entrain the SCN’s rhythmic activity.

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