Which hormone is involved in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood? (202
Practice Questions
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Which hormone is involved in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood? (2023)
Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone
Insulin
Glucagon
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood? (2023)
Step 1: Understand that calcium is an important mineral in the body, especially for bones and blood.
Step 2: Learn that the body needs to keep calcium levels in the blood balanced.
Step 3: Identify that there is a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Step 4: Know that PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck.
Step 5: Recognize that when blood calcium levels are low, PTH is released into the bloodstream.
Step 6: Understand that PTH helps to increase blood calcium levels in two main ways: it promotes the release of calcium from bones and helps the intestines absorb more calcium from food.
