If You See a Patient Who is Losing Bone Calcium,what

Question

If you see a patient who is losing bone calcium,what gland might be overactive in the patient?
A) testes
B) ovaries
C) parathyroid
D) thyroid
E) adrenal

Accepted Answer

The parathyroid gland is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood. An overactive parathyroid gland can cause excessive breakdown of bone tissue, thereby leading to calcium loss from bones.