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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Calcium ions are needed for bone mineralization and tooth health,
regulation of the heart rate and strength of contraction, blood coagulation, contraction of smooth and skeletal muscle cells, and
regulation of nerve impulse conduction. When blood levels of calcium get too high, the thyroid gland is stimulated to release
calcitonin, which initiates actions to lower blood levels of calcium.
Consider the role of calcitonin. ALL BUT ONE is the result of the release of calcitonin by the thyroid gland.
A)
inhibits osteoclast activity
B)
stimulates calcium uptake by the bones
stimulates the synthesis of vitamin D
D)
decreases reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys

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Answer:

decreases reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys

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from what ive found, calcitonin stops osteoclast activity, makes bones stronger, stimulates the sythesis of vitamin D, but does not (in anywhere i have read) decrease reabsorption in the kidneys. I really hope this helps.,,

if im wrong i am so sorry :(

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