The Level of Calcium in the Blood Is Maintained Within

question 20

Multiple Choice

The level of calcium in the blood is maintained within a narrow limit by two hormones.Which one raises blood calcium? Which one lowers blood calcium?

• A)raises: calcitonin;lowers: aldosterone
• B)raises: calcitonin;lowers: parathyroid hormone
• C)raises: parathyroid hormone;lowers: calcitonin
• D)raises: thyroid stimulating hormone;lowers: calcitonin

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