Parathyroid hormone causes

a. the kidneys to excrete more calcium ions.
b. bone tissue to break down and release calcium into the
bloodstream.
c. fewer calcium ions to be absorbed by the intestines.
d. more calcium ions to be deposited in bone tissue.

Answer

Hence the correct option is $b$ bone tissue break down and release calcium into the blood
stream.

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Hormones and Endocrine Systems

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