Multiple Choice
Low levels of calcium in the blood directly stimulate
A) the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland to release calcitonin.
B) decreased activity of osteoclasts.
C) increased excretion of calcium in the urine.
D) decreased absorption of phosphate in the small intestine.
E) the chief cells of the parathyroid glands to release PTH.
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