Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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Chapter 13, Problem 15TY
Which of the following would be triggered by a drop in blood Ca2+ levels?
a. increase in PTH secretion
b. decrease in calcitonin secretion
c. increase in ADH secretion
d. both (a) and (b)
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