Multiple Choice
Calcitonin is secreted by
A) Four small glands embedded in the thyroid gland
B) Parafollicular cells in between the thyroid follicles
C) Glands located at the top of the chest cavity
D) Osteoblasts
E) Patches of endocrine tissue located in the gut
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Q6: The precursor for vitamin D in the
Q7: Negative calcium balance means<br>A) Your bones are
Q8: The largest pool of calcium in the
Q9: The stimuli for calcitonin secretion include<br>A) Hypercalcem
Q10: PTH originates from<br>A) Four small glands embedded
Q12: PTH<br>A) Directly increases Ca absorption from the
Q13: For a person in net calcium balance<br>A)
Q14: The major store of phosphorus in the
Q15: Hypocalcemia can cause<br>A) Sluggish central nervous system
Q16: The major circulating form of vitam in