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Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland when blood calcium levels are high?
Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland when blood calcium levels are high?
- Growth hormone
- Calcitonin (correct)
- Estrogen
- Cortisol
What is the role of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) in relation to bone resorption?
What is the role of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) in relation to bone resorption?
- Increases osteoclast activity (correct)
- Promotes bone deposition
- Inhibits osteoclast activity
- Decreases calcium absorption from the gut
Which hormone is most active during bone growth in childhood and adolescence, and less so in adulthood?
Which hormone is most active during bone growth in childhood and adolescence, and less so in adulthood?
- Vitamin D
- Estrogen (correct)
- Cortisol
- Calcitriol
Which hormone promotes calcium reabsorption by the kidneys, reducing calcium excretion in urine?
Which hormone promotes calcium reabsorption by the kidneys, reducing calcium excretion in urine?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in calcium ion homeostasis?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in calcium ion homeostasis?
Which hormone inhibits bone deposition by suppressing collagen synthesis from osteoblasts?
Which hormone inhibits bone deposition by suppressing collagen synthesis from osteoblasts?
What is the primary function of growth hormone in the context of calcium homeostasis?
What is the primary function of growth hormone in the context of calcium homeostasis?
How does calcitonin affect blood calcium levels?
How does calcitonin affect blood calcium levels?
In the context of calcium balance, what is the primary role of cortisol?
In the context of calcium balance, what is the primary role of cortisol?
How does estrogen influence calcium levels in the body?
How does estrogen influence calcium levels in the body?
What is the main function of calcitriol (Vitamin D) in the hormonal control of calcium balance?
What is the main function of calcitriol (Vitamin D) in the hormonal control of calcium balance?
Which hormone plays a crucial role in promoting absorption of calcium and phosphate?
Which hormone plays a crucial role in promoting absorption of calcium and phosphate?
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
What is the role of calcitonin in bone metabolism?
What is the role of calcitonin in bone metabolism?
How does excess cortisol affect bone health?
How does excess cortisol affect bone health?
Which hormone stimulates osteoblasts and promotes protein synthesis?
Which hormone stimulates osteoblasts and promotes protein synthesis?
What effect does estrogen have on bone health?
What effect does estrogen have on bone health?
What is the function of calcitriol in bone metabolism?
What is the function of calcitriol in bone metabolism?
