Weakened bones can result from an oversecretion of the
A) thyroid gland.
B) adrenal gland.
C) pancreas.
D) parathyroid gland.
E) pituitary.

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The parathyroid gland is responsible for regulating the levels of calcium in our body. If it oversecretes the parathyroid hormone, it can result in a condition called hyperparathyroidism, which can lead to weakened bones, among other symptoms.

Weakened Bones Can Result from an Oversecretion of the