Asked by
Alima Balogun
on Dec 15, 2024
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Which substance causes an increase in the blood calcium level?
A) Growth hormone
B) Sex hormones
C) Parathyroid hormone
D) Calcitonin
E) Vitamin D
Parathyroid Hormone
Produced by the parathyroid glands, this hormone plays a crucial role in maintaining calcium balance in the blood.
Blood Calcium Level
The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, crucial for various physiological functions including bone formation, blood clotting, and nerve transmission.
- Understand how the body maintains calcium and phosphorus levels and the role of hormones in this process.
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KD
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the body maintains calcium and phosphorus levels and the role of hormones in this process.