What stimulates the release of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A)cold temperatures
B)hypercalcemia
C)hypocalcemia
D)low basal metabolic rate

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released in response to low blood calcium levels, also known as hypocalcemia. PTH stimulates the release of calcium from bones, enhances calcium absorption from the gut, and decreases calcium loss from the kidneys, ultimately increasing blood calcium levels.

What Stimulates the Release of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)