The most significant immediate result of lowered serum calcium is_______________?

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Calcitonin is released by ___________________?

A. Parafollicular cells of thyroid B. Chief cells of thyroid C. Granular cells of adrenal gland D. Stratum fasciculata of adrenal gland...

The supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus is believed to control secretion of which of the following hormones ?

A. Antidiuretic hormone B. Oxytocin C. Growth hormone D. Adreno corticotrophic hormone...

A child is below the third percentile for height. Growth velocity is normal, but chronologic age is more than skeletal age. The most likely diagnosis is______________?

A. Constitutional delay in growth B. Genetic short stature C. Primordial dwarfism D. Hypopituitarism...

All of the following are adverse effects of long- term corticosteroids EXCEPT____________?

A. Hypoglycemia B. Psychosis C. Peptic ulcers D. Osteoporosis...

Cortisol______________?

A. Secretion increases following injury B. Favours protein synthesis C. Enhances antigen – antibody reactions D. Tends to lower blood pressure...