What Two Hormones Are Involved in Regulating the Blood Calcium

question 9

Multiple Choice

What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

• A) calcitonin and renin
• B) renin and aldosterone
• C) renin and PTH
• D) aldosterone and PTH
• E) PTH and calcitonin

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