Which Is NOT a Function of the Parathyroid Hormone

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a function of the parathyroid hormone?

• A)increasing appetite for calcium-containing foods.
• B)stimulating calcium release from bone.
• C)reducing calcium excretion by the kidney.
• D)activating vitamin D.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Taste Aversion

The learned aversion to a food or drink after it has been associated with illness or discomfort, demonstrating classical conditioning.

Taste-Nausea Associations

A form of classical conditioning where an individual learns to associate a specific taste with subsequent nausea, often resulting in aversion to that taste.

Odour-Nausea Associations

Refers to the phenomenon where certain smells can induce feelings of nausea, often due to previous negative experiences or biological reactions.

Behaviour Modification

Behaviour modification involves using psychological techniques to change and improve individuals' behavior patterns, often by reinforcing desirable behaviors and reducing unwanted ones.