Read the statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases
A)Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question

Read the  statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) blood calcium levels if parathyroid secretion decreases (2) blood calcium levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases
A)Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption, increasing intestinal calcium absorption, and promoting renal tubular reabsorption of calcium. Therefore, if parathyroid secretion decreases, blood calcium levels will be lower compared to when parathyroid hormone secretion increases.

Read the Statements and Use the Following Key to Answer