The Circulatory System Is Responsible for Muscle Tone

question 63

True/False

The circulatory system is responsible for muscle tone.

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Glucagon

A substance secreted by the pancreas which increases blood sugar levels by encouraging the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose.

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles, important in childbirth and menstruation.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding, produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland.