During a long illness, Terrell has not been eating much. As a result, his plasma Ca2+ levels decrease. Which hormone would we expect to see in higher levels than usual in his blood?
A. Parathyroid hormone
B. Calcitonin
C. Insulin
D. Thyroxine
E. Growth hormone
Answer: A
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