Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
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Chapter 16 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Page 628: 4

Answer

(d) demineralizes bone and raises blood calcium levels

Work Step by Step

Stimulates osteoclasts (bone-resorbing cells) to digest some of the bony matrix and release ionic calcium and phosphates to the blood.
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