Hypocalcemia stimulates __________.
A) a decrease in aldosterone production
B) secretion of parathyroid hormone
C) secretion of renin
D) an increase in blood urea nitrogen
E) vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles

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Hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) stimulates the secretion of parathyroid hormone, which increases calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, activates vitamin D to increase intestinal calcium absorption, and stimulates bone breakdown to release calcium into the bloodstream. This helps raise blood calcium levels back to normal.

Hypocalcemia Stimulates __________