Which Would NOT Be Caused by a Decrease in Plasma

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which would NOT be caused by a decrease in plasma Ca²⁺ levels in an otherwise normal person?

• A)an increase in plasma parathyroid hormone levels
• B)an increase in plasma 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 levels
• C)an increase in nerve and muscle excitability
• D)a decrease in the filtered load of Ca²⁺
• E)an increase in bone density

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