Which of the following statements is true about calcitonin and parathyroid hormone? Select one: a. Calcitonin is released when blood calcium levels are too low. b. Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone are antagonistic (oppose each other). c. Parathyroid hormone is released when calcium levels in blood are too high.
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It is released when blood calcium levels are too high, not too low. So, the first statement is false. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by the parathyroid glands and also helps regulate calcium levels in the blood. PTH is released when blood calcium levels Show more…
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