The Parathyroid Glands Secrete a Hormone Which Regulates the Level

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Multiple Choice

The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone which regulates the level of what substance in the blood?

• A) calcium
• B) insulin
• C) melanin
• D) melatonin

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