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Which hormone stimulates bone resorption, increases absorption of Ca, and excretion of P by the kidney and intestine?
Which hormone stimulates bone resorption, increases absorption of Ca, and excretion of P by the kidney and intestine?
- Cortisol
- Glucagon
- Insulin
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (correct)
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the absorption of Ca by the kidney and intestine?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing the absorption of Ca by the kidney and intestine?
- Vitamin D (correct)
- Thyroid hormones
- Adrenaline
- Growth hormone (GH)
What is the function of calcitonin in the body?
What is the function of calcitonin in the body?
- Decreases serum Ca levels
- Stimulates Ca release from bone
- Inhibits resorption of Ca from bone and kidney (correct)
- Increases the absorption of Ca by the kidney and intestine
Which category of hormones includes GH, insulin, and testosterone?
Which category of hormones includes GH, insulin, and testosterone?
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Which hormones are involved in the fight or flight response?
Which hormones are involved in the fight or flight response?
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Which type of hormones leave the site of synthesis and enter the target cell through passive diffusion?
Which type of hormones leave the site of synthesis and enter the target cell through passive diffusion?
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How are thyroid hormones stored in the body?
How are thyroid hormones stored in the body?
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Which hormone group is involved in water and salt metabolism?
Which hormone group is involved in water and salt metabolism?
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