A person who has had their thyroid removed may have low levels of __________ and thus _______ blood calcium levels without replacement treatment.
A) parathyroid hormone; slightly higher
B) parathyroid hormone; slightly lower
C) calcitonin; slightly higher
D) calcitonin; slightly lower
E) melatonin; slightly higher

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The thyroid gland produces calcitonin, which helps to lower blood calcium levels. Without the thyroid, calcitonin levels would be low, potentially leading to slightly higher blood calcium levels.

A Person Who Has Had Their Thyroid Removed May Have