SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 27, Problem 8RAC
Calcium ion concentration in the blood decreases when
a. vitamin D levels are lower than normal.
b. calcitonin secretion decreases.
c. PTH secretion increases.
d. All of these are correct.
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SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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