Identify the Hormone That Stimulates the Release of Calcium Ions

question 142

Multiple Choice

Identify the hormone that stimulates the release of calcium ions from bone matrix.Explain its mechanism of action.

• A)parathyroid hormone; increases osteoblast break down of bone matrix
• B)parathyroid hormone; increases osteoclast break down of bone matrix
• C)calcitonin; increases osteoblast break down of bone matrix
• D)calcitonin; increases osteoclast break down of bone matrix
• E)cholecalciferol; increases osteoblast break down of bone matrix

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