In Response to Low Levels of Calcium in the Blood

Question

In response to low levels of calcium in the blood,
A)calcitonin would be released by the thyroid gland.
B)parathyroid hormone would be released by the parathyroid gland.
C)epinephrine would be released by the adrenal glands.
D)glucagon would be released by the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone is responsible for increasing calcium levels in the blood by stimulating the release of calcium from bones, increasing the absorption of calcium from the intestines, and decreasing the excretion of calcium by the kidneys.