Calcitonin Is Produced by Thyroid Parafollicular Cells and Increases Bone

question 9

Multiple Choice

Calcitonin is produced by thyroid parafollicular cells and increases bone formation by

• A) homeostasis.
• B) osteoclasts.
• C) reabsorption.
• D) osteoblasts.

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