Kesha is lactose intolerant and avoids all dairy foods. She also doesn't like the taste of rice, soy, or almond milk so consumes very little calcium in her diet. As a result of her low calcium intake, ________ will be secreted in response to low blood calcium levels.
A. insulin
B. calcitonin
C. calcitriol
D. parathyroid hormone
Answer: D
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