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Set 40 Hormonal Regulation Of Calcium And Phosphate Metabolism

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Question 1

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The vitamin D receptor belongs to which class of receptors?

A)G protein-coupled receptors
B)Tyrosine kinase receptors
C)Nuclear hormone receptors
D)Calcium-sensing receptors
E)Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT)receptors

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Question 2

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The parathyroid glands respond rapidly to hypocalcemia.The protein responsible for the rapid response of the principal cells to a falling calcium level is:

A)The PTH receptor.
B)Membrane Ca++-adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase).
C)Ca++-sensing receptor.
D)The Na+-Ca++ exchange antiporter.
E)The transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V,member 5 (TRPV5)calcium channel.

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Question 3

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Lack of vitamin D can cause rickets in children.Of the following,which is the most important lifestyle activity that promotes normal endogenous vitamin D production?

A)Playing outside.
B)Exercising at a gym.
C)Eating green vegetables.
D)Consuming highly unsaturated oils (e.g.,olive oil).
E)Drinking fruit juices.

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