Calcitonin functions to:
A)increase bone deposition.
B)stimulate bone resorption.
C)increase blood calcium ion levels.
D)stimulate osteoclast activity.

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Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by decreasing bone resorption and increasing bone deposition. Therefore, choice A is correct as calcitonin helps to increase bone deposition. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because calcitonin actually opposes these actions, inhibiting bone resorption, decreasing blood calcium ion levels, and inhibiting osteoclast activity.

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