You are examining a laboratory subject in which blood calcium levels are rising. Predict the consequences for this individual.
A. Blood vitamin D (1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D) would be stimulated.
B. Blood parathyroid hormone levels would decrease.
C. Blood parathyroid hormone levels would increase.
D. Blood calcium levels are not under control by hormones.
E. Vitamin D would be converted to vitamin E.
Answer: B
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