Multiple Choice
Which hormone stimulates the liver to release glucose into the blood?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What hormone produced by the thyroid gland decreases blood calcium levels?
A
Parathyroid hormone
B
Calcitonin
C
Thyroxine
D
Triiodothyronine
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Identify the hormones listed in the problem: Parathyroid hormone, Calcitonin, Thyroxine, and Triiodothyronine.
Understand the function of each hormone: Parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium levels, Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels, Thyroxine regulates metabolism, and Triiodothyronine also regulates metabolism.
Focus on the hormone that decreases blood calcium levels, as specified in the problem.
Recognize that Calcitonin is the hormone produced by the thyroid gland that decreases blood calcium levels.
Conclude that Calcitonin is the correct answer based on its function of lowering blood calcium levels.
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