If You Had a Patient Whose Body Produced a Large

question 22

Multiple Choice

If you had a patient whose body produced a large excess of calcitonin,which skeletal function would be first to be impaired?

• A) support
• B) movement
• C) protection of internal structures
• D) mineral storage
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

NREM

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is characterized by slower brain waves and serves as a period of rest and recovery for the body.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which dreaming frequently occurs and the body undergoes increased brain activity.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, often reflecting unconscious desires or concerns.

Duration

Duration refers to the length of time a particular event or condition lasts, measured from its beginning to its end.