A patient is seen in the clinic for chronic low blood calcium. What effect will this have on bone health?

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When blood calcium levels are low, the hormone parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released to stimulate osteoclasts (cells that break down bone tissue) to release calcium into the bloodstream. This causes bone resorption, or breakdown, which leads to a decrease in bone density and an increased risk of fractures.

A Patient Is Seen in the Clinic for Chronic Low