When the Blood Level of Calcium Falls Below Normal, Which

question 29

Short Answer

When the blood level of calcium falls below normal, which hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and release calcium?
A) growth hormone
B) thyroid hormone
C) calcitonin
D) thyroid hormone
E) PTH

• A) growth hormone
• B) thyroid hormone
• C) calcitonin
• D) thyroid hormone
• E) PTH

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