The parathyroid glands respond to which type of stimulus?
A) hormonal
B) humoral
C) neural
D) positive

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The parathyroid glands respond to humoral stimulus, which is a change in the level of certain ions or nutrients in the blood. Specifically, they respond to changes in the level of calcium ions in the blood, and secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) to regulate calcium balance in the body. PTH acts on bones, kidneys, and the intestines to increase calcium levels in the blood.

The Parathyroid Glands Respond to Which Type of Stimulus