Question

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in response to hypocalcemia (low blood calcium), the glands secrete pth.

Explanation:

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid glands. When blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) are low, the parathyroid glands detect this and release PTH. PTH acts on bones (to release calcium from bone matrix), kidneys (to re - absorb more calcium and excrete more phosphate), and intestines (enhances calcium absorption by increasing vitamin D activation) to raise blood calcium levels.

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parathyroid