Question

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A cell detects that it had depleted its stores of Ca2+ Which of the following would not help the cell regain homeostasis?
(A) O Increasing the number of chloride ion channels on the cell membrane
(B) O Releasing a hormone that prompts the breakdown of bone to release calcium
(CO Signaling the intestine to absorb more calcium from food
(D) O Decreasing processes which require calcium
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Answer 1

(A) O Increasing the number of chloride ion channels on the cell membrane

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because options B, C and D require processes which make calcium available for the cell and homeostasis is the process of returning the cell back into its stable condition.

All other options except A do not help the cell return to its stable condition.

So, the answer is A