How Does Calcitonin Act to Lower Blood Calcium

question 46

Multiple Choice

How does calcitonin act to lower blood calcium?

• A)Increases osteoblast break down of bone matrix,increases calcitriol production,increases intestinal absorption,and decreases renal excretion
• B)Increases osteoclast break down of bone matrix,decreases calcitriol production,increases intestinal absorption,and decreases renal excretion
• C)Decreases osteoblast break down of bone matrix,increases calcitriol production,increases intestinal absorption,and decreases renal excretion
• D)Decreases osteoclast break down of bone matrix,decreases calcitriol production,decreases intestinal absorption,and increases renal excretion
• E)Increases endochondral ossification

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