When the level of calcium in the blood is low, the parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormones to release stored calcium from the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bones
When the level of calcium in the blood is low, the parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormones to release stored calcium from the bones.
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