What Stimulates the Release of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

question 81

Multiple Choice

What stimulates the release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) ?

• A)high levels of vitamin D
• B)high levels of vitamin C
• C)low blood calcium ion levels
• D)high blood calcium ion levels

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by EEG that represent a state of relaxation with eyes closed, typically associated with calm wakefulness.

Sleep Spindles

A burst of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occurs during stage 2 of NREM sleep, thought to play a role in memory consolidation and synaptic plasticity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's flight-or-fight response during stress or danger.

Electrical Impulses

Rapid signals that travel along the nerves or muscle fibers, facilitating communication between different parts of the body or triggering muscle contractions.