A Hormone That Can Lower Blood Levels of Calcium Ion

question 126

Multiple Choice

A hormone that can lower blood levels of calcium ion is

• A) parathyroid hormone.
• B) thyroxine.
• C) calcitonin.
• D) glucagon.
• E) oxytocin.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Stimulus

Any object or substance that triggers a response from the olfactory system, related to the sense of smell.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is involved in emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Conduction Hearing Impairment

A type of hearing loss caused by problems in the ear canal, eardrum, or middle ear that disrupt sound waves' path to the inner ear.