Which one of the following statements is true ? During times of stress, cortisol
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Which one of the following statements is true?
During times of stress, cortisol has anabolic effects on adipose tissue.
Low plasma Ca2+ causes a decrease in secretion of parathyroid hormone.
A patient with hyperparathyroidism is likely to have decreased Ca2+ deposition in bone.
Acromegaly is a condition caused by insufficient thyroid hormone secretion in adulthood.
a.During times of stress, cortisol has anabolic effects on adipose tissue.
b.Low plasma Ca2+ causes a decrease in secretion of parathyroid hormone.
c.A patient with hyperparathyroidism is likely to have decreased Ca2+ deposition in bone.
d.Acromegaly is a condition caused by insufficient thyroid hormone secretion in adulthood.
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is option C that is a patient with hyperparathyroidism is likely to have decreased Ca2 deposition in bone because increased PTH hormone inhibits osteoblasts, cells involved in bone deposition.
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