Parathyroid hormone released from the parathyroid glands: Select one: Oa. exerts similar effects to calcitonin O b. increases calcium O c. O d. absorption/reabsorbtion from the gut and kidneys stimulates the activity of osteoblasts release of the hormone is stimulated by of rising blood calcium levels

Parathyroid hormone released from the parathyroid glands: Select one: Oa. exerts similar effects to calcitonin O b. increases calcium O c. O d. absorption/reabsorbtion from the gut and kidneys stimulates the activity of osteoblasts release of the hormone is stimulated by of rising blood calcium levels

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Chapter11: Endocrine System

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