When the blood level of calcium falls below normal, which hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break

down bone and release calcium?
a. growth hormone
b. thyroid hormone
c. calcitonin
d. thyroid hormone
e. PTH


E

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An array of organisms together with their

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What will be an ideal response?

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