Which of the following occurs after a calcium-rich meal?
A) Parathyroid hormone stimulates the activities of osteoblasts and removes calcium from the blood.
B) Calcitonin removes calcium from the blood and stimulates the activities of osteoclasts.
C) Parathyroid hormone is released by the thyroid gland to inhibit the activities of osteoclasts.
D) Calcitonin stimulates the activities of osteoblasts and removes calcium from the blood.

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After a calcium-rich meal, the calcium levels in the blood increase. This triggers the thyroid gland to release calcitonin, which stimulates the activities of osteoblasts (cells that build new bone tissue) and removes excess calcium from the blood, depositing it in the bones. This helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood and prevent hypercalcemia.

Which of the Following Occurs After a Calcium-Rich Meal