The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled by ________.
A. a change of blood calcium level
B. action potentials for the sympathetic part of the autonomic division
C. action potentials for the parasympathetic part of the autonomic division
D. a releasing hormone from the pituitary gland
Answer: A
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