Asked by Vanderkinter Travels on Jun 24, 2024
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Which hormone slows bone deposition?
A) cortisol
B) calcitonin
C) estrogen
D) testosterone
E) growth hormone
Bone Deposition
The process by which new bone tissue is formed, involving osteoblasts laying down new bone material, crucial for growth and bone healing.
Hormone
Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate physiological activities by signaling distant organs.
- Understand the hormonal regulation of bone and muscle physiology.
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Joshua MederosJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and helps regulate various bodily functions, including bone metabolism. Chronic high levels of cortisol can lead to decreased bone formation and increased bone breakdown, slowing down bone deposition.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the hormonal regulation of bone and muscle physiology.