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Which of the following conditions will stimulate parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?

  1. A
    Fall in active Vitamin D levels
  2. B
    Fall in blood levels
  3. C
    Fall in bone levels
  4. D
    Rise in blood levels

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The release of Parathyroid Hormone () is regulated by the circulating levels of calcium ions. A fall in blood calcium () levels stimulates the parathyroid glands to secrete , which then acts to increase blood calcium by mobilizing it from bones and increasing reabsorption in kidneys.

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Which of the following conditions will stimulate parathyroid gland to release parathyroid hormone?
A
Fall in active Vitamin D levels
B
Fall in blood levels
C
Fall in bone levels
D
Rise in blood levels

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