PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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the ____ regulates the amount of calcium in the blood.
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parathyroid
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thyroid
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adrenal
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hypothalamus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood, largely by increasing the levels when they are too low. It does this through its actions on the kidneys, bones and intestine: Bones – parathyroid hormone stimulates the release of calcium from large calcium stores in the bones into the bloodstream.
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