How is calcium in the blood regulated?
a. calcitonin causes calcium to be deposited in the bone
b. calcitonin decreases intestinal calcium absorption
c. parathyroid hormone stimulates the kidneys to secrete calcium
d. parathyroid hormone stimulates calcium release from bone
Ans: c. parathyroid hormone stimulates the kidneys to secrete calcium
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