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saraeharris

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If you wanted to evaluate the function of the parathyroid glands, you would do a blood test to determine the level of ________.
 
  A) aldosterone
  B) calcium
  C) insulin
  D) T3 and T4

Question 2

A gamete has only 23 chromosomes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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olivia_paige29

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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Aldosterone is from the adrenal cortex, not the parathyroid glands.
B) Correct Parathyroid hormone regulates the amount of calcium in the blood.
C) Insulin is from the pancreas, not the parathyroid glands.
D) T3 and T4 are from the thyroid gland, not the parathyroid glands.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE




saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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