Select the FOUR actions below that would help the body to maintain homeostasis if blood calcium levels are low. Low levels of blood calcium are detected by thyroid gland. Low levels of blood calcium are detected by parathyroid gland. Parathyroid hormone is released. Calcitonin is released. Bone is broken down to release calcium. Muscle is broken down to release calcium. Calcium uptake by the kidneys and intestines increases. Calcium uptake by the kidneys and intestines decreases.

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Hypocalcemia, or low levels of calcium, may result in brittle nails, broken bones, muscle cramps, mental confusion, and seizures.

Select the FOUR actions below that would help the body to maintain homeostasis if blood calcium levels are low.

  1. Low levels of blood calcium are detected by thyroid gland.
  2. Low levels of blood calcium are detected by parathyroid gland.
  3. Parathyroid hormone is released.
  4. Calcitonin is released.
  5. Bone is broken down to release calcium.
  6. Muscle is broken down to release calcium.
  7. Calcium uptake by the kidneys and intestines increases.
  8. Calcium uptake by the kidneys and intestines decreases.
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