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For each of the following explain the physiological effects of excessive secretion of the following hormones:

a.   Calcitonin:

b.   ADH:

c.   . PTH

d.   Growth hormone
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12 years ago
a.   Calcitonin:

Excessive calcitonin causes excessive bone formation (osteoblast).

b.   ADH:

Excessive ADH causes low blood sodium and osmolality because water is retained and blood volume is increased.

c.   . PTH

Excessive PTH causes hypercalcemia.

Growth hormone

Excessive growth hormone causes acromegaly.
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