Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology - Text Only (Instructor's)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology - Text Only (Instructor's)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321939685
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 1CC
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To determine:

The way in which the PTH increases the blood calcium ion level.

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The parathyroid hormone or parathormone (PTH) is a hormone that is secreted by the parathyroid glands. It is secreted in response to low blood calcium levels and functions to regulate the blood calcium levels by affecting various organs such as kidneys, bone and intestine.

The increased production of parathyroid hormones can lead to hypercalcaemia and decreased production can lead to hypocalcaemia.

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