If parathryoid hormone secretion decreased, calcium levels in the blood would be _________ calcium levels in the blood if parathyroid hormone secretion increased.
A) higher than
B) less than
C) the same as

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Parathyroid hormone increases calcium levels in the blood by stimulating the release of calcium from bones, increasing calcium absorption in the intestines, and reducing calcium excretion in the urine. Therefore, if parathyroid hormone secretion decreased, calcium levels in the blood would be less than if parathyroid hormone secretion increased.

If Parathryoid Hormone Secretion Decreased, Calcium Levels in the Blood