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Leica Marie
on Oct 31, 2024
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Calcitonin works synergistically to parathyroid hormone.
Calcitonin
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when too high.
Parathyroid Hormone
A substance secreted by the parathyroid glands responsible for controlling blood calcium concentrations and bone metabolism.
Synergistically
In cooperation such that the result or effect is greater than the sum of individual effects.
- Acquire knowledge about how hormones affect calcium and glucose levels within the body.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about how hormones affect calcium and glucose levels within the body.