An 80-Year-Old Female with a Diagnosis of Osteoporosis Receives Daily

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old female with a diagnosis of osteoporosis receives daily supplements of calcitonin in the form of a nasal spray that she instills each morning. Which of the following phenomenon would her care providers expect to result from her supplementation?

A) Decreased serum calcium levels
B) Increased bone resorption
C) Acceleration of osteoclast action
D) An increase in bone formation