Which of the following is the response to low plasma levels of calcium?
A) secretion of calcitonin
B) secretion of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
C) inhibition of the adenohypophyseal release of ACTH
D) secretion of PTH
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A)secretes ADH and oxytocin.
B)refers to the
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A) secreted by the thyroid
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B)
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A) lowers plasma calcium.
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C)
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