Multiple choice

Parathormone is secreted during :

  1. Increased blood calcium level

  2. Decreased blood calcium level

  3. Increased blood sugar level

  4. Decreased blood sugar level

  5. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Parathyroid hormone is secreted from the four parathyroid glands which are small glands in the neck, located behind the thyroid gland. Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood, largely by increasing the levels when they are too low. It does this through its actions on the kidneys, bones and intestine.

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