If you eliminated all sources of calcium (dairy products, some vegetables) from your diet, the level of ____ would rise in an attempt to supply calcium stored in your body to the tissues that need it.
A) aldosterone
B) calcitonin
C) mineralocorticoids
D) parathyroid hormone
E) GH

Question

If you eliminated all sources of calcium (dairy products, some vegetables) from your diet, the level of ____ would rise in an attempt to supply calcium stored in your body to the tissues that need it.​
A) ​aldosterone
B) ​calcitonin
C) ​mineralocorticoids
D) ​parathyroid hormone
E) ​GH

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released by the parathyroid glands in response to low blood calcium levels. Its primary role is to increase calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from bones, increasing calcium absorption in the intestines, and reducing calcium loss in urine. Eliminating dietary calcium would lead to lower blood calcium levels, triggering an increase in PTH secretion to maintain calcium homeostasis.

If You Eliminated All Sources of Calcium (Dairy Products, Some