Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 1TY
Which of the following might result from a parathyroid tumor that causes oversecretion of parathyroid hormone?
a. joint inflammation leading to osteoarthritis
b. bone loss due to stimulation of osteoclasts
c. bone growth due to stimulation of osteoblasts
d. conversion of cartilage to bone
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