Unit 9

What hormone is released in response to hypercalcemia?

Which of the following is NOT involved in calcium homeostasis?

Which of the following specifically enhances calcium absorption in the small intestine? 

This type of cartilage is named for its glassy appearance.

The type of cartilage which lines joints is called:

Normal blood calcium is between 8.5 and 10.2 mg/dl. A blood calcium of 7.0 mg/dl would be expected to have what effect on calcitonin?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the male pelvic bones?

This structure is composed of dense irregular connective tissue

A developing long bone generally has two

Which of the following joints is both a fibrous and amphiarthrotic joint?