If You Eliminated All Sources of Calcium (Dairy Products,some Vegetables)from

question 55

Multiple Choice

If you eliminated all sources of calcium (dairy products,some vegetables) from your diet,the level of which of the following would rise in an attempt to supply calcium stored in your body to the tissues that need it?

• A) aldosterone
• B) calcitonin
• C) mineralocorticoids
• D) parathyroid hormone
• E) GH

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Definitions:

Curare

A toxin derived from plants found in South America, used historically as a paralyzing agent on arrows for hunting.

Paralyzing Poison

A toxic substance that can cause immobilization by affecting the nervous system or muscular function.

ACh Antagonist

A compound that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle action, heart rate, and other functions.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators, often released during exercise, excitement, and pain.