Calcium Levels in the Blood Are Primarily Maintained Through the Interactions

question 30

Multiple Choice

Calcium levels in the blood are primarily maintained through the interactions of two different hormones: calcitonin and parathyroid hormone. Based on your understanding of homeostasis through feedback mechanisms, we could also describe the action of these hormones as:

• A)exerting the same influence on the concentration of blood calcium.
• B)exerting opposite influences on the concentration of blood calcium.
• C)negative feedback.
• D)positive feedback.

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