Low Levels of Calcium in the Blood Directly Stimulate

question 42

Multiple Choice

Low levels of calcium in the blood directly stimulate

• A)the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland to release calcitonin.
• B)decreased activity of osteoclasts.
• C)increased excretion of calcium in the urine.
• D)decreased absorption of phosphate in the small intestine.
• E)the chief cells of the parathyroid glands to release PTH.

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