Increased levels of calcium in the blood of a pregnant woman would stimulate the secretion of ________, which would increase calcium loss in the urine.

A) calcitonin
B) calcitriol
C) parathyroid hormone
D) thyroid hormone
E) growth hormone


Ans: A) calcitonin

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