LSC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/ACCESS
LSC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781264893119
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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The hormone that helps to regulate blood calcium levels is calcitonin. In response to high blood calcium levels, the thyroid gland specifically, its parafollicular cells releases calcitonin. Calcitonin inhibits osteoclast activity primarily. Furthermore, calcitonin stimulates the kidneys to increase calcium loss in the urine. As a result, blood calcium levels decrease.

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