Most of the reabsorption of filtered calcium is unregulated and occurs in the ________,but an additional amount can be reabsorbed in the ________,depending on the plasma concentration of parathyroid hormone.

Question

Most of the reabsorption of filtered calcium is unregulated and occurs in the ________,but an additional amount can be reabsorbed in the ________,depending on the plasma concentration of parathyroid hormone.

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The majority of calcium reabsorption occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule in an unregulated manner, while additional regulated reabsorption, influenced by parathyroid hormone levels, occurs in the distal convoluted tubule.

Most of the Reabsorption of Filtered Calcium Is Unregulated and Occurs