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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 6 The Skeletal System

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Question 1

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The bone cells primarily responsible for bone resorption are

A)osteogenic cells
B)osteoclasts
C)osteocytes
D)osteoblasts
E)fibroblasts

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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All of the following hormones play a role in bone growth and maintenance EXCEPT

A)growth hormone
B)parathyroid hormone
C)insulin-like growth factor
D)thyroid hormones
E)epinephrine

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Question 3

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The hormones responsible for maintaining homeostasis relative to blood calcium levels are

A)thyroid hormones and calcitonin.
B)thyroid hormones only.
C)insulin and glucagon.
D)parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.
E)parathyroid hormone and mineralocorticoids.

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