If Blood Calcium Levels Drop Below 8

question 118

Multiple Choice

If blood calcium levels drop below 8.5 mg/dL which hormone is likely to be activated?

• A) parathyroid hormone
• B) estrogen
• C) calcitonin
• D) calcitriol
• E) both calcitriol and parathyroid hormone

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