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PICTURE 43 43. The type of fracture depicted in the PICTURE 1A above A. an epiph

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Question

PICTURE 43 43. The type of fracture depicted in the PICTURE 1A above A. an epiphyseal plate fracture B. a compression fracture C. a comminuted fracture D. a greenstick fracture e following hormones is currently thought to decrease plasma calcium levels in pregnant women and children? A. thyroid hormones B. calcitonin C. parathyroid hormone (PTH) D. calcitriol 45. PTH promotes the formation of which hormone? A. thyroid hormones B. calcitonin C. calcitriol D. vitamin D ly in the intestine to increase plasma calcium levels? intestine to 46. Which hormone works directly A. parathyroid hormone (PTH) B. calcitonin C. calcitriol D. renirn has not developed a soft callus. Which type of cartlage is her body having Which type of cartilage is her body having trouble forming? A. fibrocartilage B. elastic cartilage C. hyaline cartilage

Explanation / Answer

43. C) As we can see , the bones are broken into pieces , which is a characterstic of comminuted fracture.

44.B) Calcitonin has two main functions-

45) C) PTH promotes the formation of calcitriol, which is produced by the kidney, by producinh 1-alpha hydroxylase.

46)C) Calcitriol directly acts on the intestine, which causes increased absorption of calcium through the intestine, which in turn increses the plasma calcium levels.

47)A) Callus is formed by the deposition of collagen , which in turn foems the fibrocartilage.