Which of the following is true about calcium homeostasis?

A) Increased calcitonin levels will cause increased blood calcium levels.
B) High calcium levels cause bone resorption.
C) Parathyroid hormone causes an increase in osteoblast activity.
D) Parathyroid hormone is the single most important regulator of calcium levels in the blood.


D) Parathyroid hormone is the single most important regulator of calcium levels in the blood.

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