The antagonistic hormone to calcitonin is _____.

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Question 1 of 5

The antagonistic hormone to calcitonin is _____.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises blood calcium, opposing calcitonin's action.

Question 2 of 5

What is the hormone produced by adipose tissue which signals satiety?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Leptin, from fat cells, signals fullness to the brain to regulate appetite.

Question 3 of 5

The receptors for non-steroid peptide hormones are on the ______.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Peptide hormones bind to receptors on the plasma membrane due to their water solubility.

Question 4 of 5

GH promotes __________.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Growth hormone stimulates cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth.

Question 5 of 5

In addition to thyroxine and triiodothyronine, the thyroid gland produces ________.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Calcitonin, from thyroid C-cells, regulates calcium levels.

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