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The level of calcium in the blood is maintained by which hormone?

A $Parathormone$
B $Somatotropin$
C $Prolactin$
D $Thyroxin$

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Parathormone (PTH), secreted by the parathyroid glands, increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption, enhancing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, and increasing calcium absorption in the intestines.

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The level of calcium in the blood is maintained by which hormone?

A

Parathormone

B

Somatotropin

C

Prolactin

D

Thyroxin

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