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Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood Ca levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood Ca levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity?
- Insulin
- Calcitriol
- Calcitonin (correct)
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
What type of fracture involves an exposed bone and intact skin?
What type of fracture involves an exposed bone and intact skin?
- Open (correct)
- Segmental
- Greenstick
- Comminuted
During the inflammatory stage of bone healing, what is formed at the fracture site?
During the inflammatory stage of bone healing, what is formed at the fracture site?
- Hematoma (correct)
- Cartilage
- Callus
- New blood vessels
Which type of fracture is characterized by a twisting injury?
Which type of fracture is characterized by a twisting injury?
What is the critical physiological regulator of many processes including muscle contraction?
What is the critical physiological regulator of many processes including muscle contraction?
Which stage of bone healing involves the formation of a callus and new blood vessels?
Which stage of bone healing involves the formation of a callus and new blood vessels?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone physiology?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone physiology?
Which cells are responsible for depositing new bone material during bone remodeling?
Which cells are responsible for depositing new bone material during bone remodeling?
What is the process that involves the formation of bone within mesenchyme?
What is the process that involves the formation of bone within mesenchyme?
What hormone is secreted from C cells in the thyroid gland for calcium ion regulation?
What hormone is secreted from C cells in the thyroid gland for calcium ion regulation?
What is the main function of calcitonin in bone physiology?
What is the main function of calcitonin in bone physiology?
Which cells are responsible for converting woven bone into lamellar bone during bone remodeling?
Which cells are responsible for converting woven bone into lamellar bone during bone remodeling?
What is the key signal for the secretion of PTH?
What is the key signal for the secretion of PTH?
How does Calcitriol assist PTH in the kidney tubules?
How does Calcitriol assist PTH in the kidney tubules?
What is the main function of PTH in relation to bone reabsorption?
What is the main function of PTH in relation to bone reabsorption?
Which organ is primarily responsible for Calcitriol activation?
Which organ is primarily responsible for Calcitriol activation?
What happens to cartilaginous tissue to maintain blood Ca levels within homeostatic limits?
What happens to cartilaginous tissue to maintain blood Ca levels within homeostatic limits?
