How does the body restore normal blood calcium levels during a state of hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels)? Use the diagram to explain your answer. Ca++ Calcium Normal blood calcium level: 9-11 mg/dL blood calcium Osteoclasts mn with PTH receptors levels L O Thyroid gland Parathyrold glands -PTH Parathyroid hormone PARATHYROID GLANDS (posterior view of thyrold gland)

How does the body restore normal blood calcium levels during a state of hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels)? Use the diagram to explain your answer. Ca++ Calcium Normal blood calcium level: 9-11 mg/dL blood calcium Osteoclasts mn with PTH receptors levels L O Thyroid gland Parathyrold glands -PTH Parathyroid hormone PARATHYROID GLANDS (posterior view of thyrold gland)

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Concepts of Biology

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Chapter16: The Body's System

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