If you wanted to evaluate the function of the parathyroid glands, you would do a blood test to determine the level of ________. A)aldosterone B)calcium C)insulin D)T₃ and T₄

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The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates the level of calcium in the blood. Therefore, a blood test to determine the level of calcium would be the best way to evaluate the function of the parathyroid glands. Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and regulates sodium and potassium levels, insulin is produced by the pancreas and regulates glucose levels, and T₃ and T₄ are not relevant to parathyroid gland function.

If You Wanted to Evaluate the Function of the Parathyroid