When blood calcium levels are low, which of the following will NOT occur?
a. Parathyroid hormone stimulates the kidneys to increase production of calcitriol.
b. Calcitriol increases absorption of calcium from the intestines.
c. Calcitriol increases calcium uptake from urine.
d. Parathyroid hormone increases calcium release from bone
Ans: d. Parathyroid hormone increases calcium release from bone
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