What promotes deposition of calcium in the bones and decreases extracellular fluid calcium ion concentrations? A. Calcitonin B. Parathyroid hormone C. Calcitriol
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It promotes the deposition of calcium in the bones and decreases extracellular fluid calcium ion concentrations by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, which are cells that break down bone tissue. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by the parathyroid Show more…
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