Question

How does the parathyroid gland respond if blood calcium drops below a certain level?

a) By releasing less hormone.
b) By releasing more hormone.
c) By abruptly releasing less hormone.
d) By abruptly releasing large amounts of hormone.

Answer 1

b) by realeasing more hormone

If calcium blood levels are too low, your parathyroid glands will release PTH into the blood. This causes calcium levels to rise. If calcium blood levels are too high, these glands will stop making PTH. PTH levels that are too high or too low can cause serious health problems.

Answer 2

b) by releasing more hormone