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Hormonal Control of Blood Calcium Levels
Regulation of blood calcium levels
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released in response to low blood calcium levels. It increases blood calcium levels by stimulating the resorption of bones, increasing calcium resorption in the kidneys, and indirectly increasing calcium absorption in the intestines.
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"OpenStax College, Regulation of Body Processes. October 17, 2013."
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