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joesmith1212

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Calcitonin increases calcium resorption from bone and calcium absorption in the small intestine while increasing calcium loss in the urine.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Current research suggests that diets that are _____ in carbohydrate may actually increase the risk of heart disease in some people because they sometimes lower HDL-C levels.
 a. low
  b. moderate
  c. high
  d. very high



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Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

d



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