The Rate of Secretion of Parathyroid Hormone Increases When

question 98

Multiple Choice

The rate of secretion of parathyroid hormone increases when

• A)serum calcium levels increase.
• B)serum calcium levels decrease.
• C)serum levels of TSH decrease.
• D)serum levels of TSH increase.
• E)serum levels of sodium levels increase.

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