Stimulus for the Secretion of Parathyroid Hormone Is a Decrease

question 13

Multiple Choice

Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum

• A)potassium levels.
• B)calcium levels.
• C)calcitonin levels.
• D)phosphate levels.
• E)sodium levels.

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