Chapter 6 Homework Flashcards by Weslie Caton | Brainscape

Q

Which of the following hormones is currently thought to decrease plasma calcium levels in pregnant women and children?

A

calcitonin

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Q

PTH promotes the formation of which hormone?

A

calcitriol

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Which of the following would NOT be a way that parathyroid hormone (PTH) could alter plasma calcium levels? (Which one of the following is FALSE?)

A

stimulates increased osteoblast activity

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Q

Which hormone works directly in the intestine to increase plasma calcium levels?

A

calcitriol

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Q

Which of the following contributes most directly to the hardness of bones?

A

hydroxyapatite

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Q

Bones do NOT have a role in __________.

A

waste removal

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