Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by primarily stimulating which cells?
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Correct answer: Osteoclasts to resorb bone
PTH is the primary regulator of blood calcium. When levels are low, PTH is secreted, which indirectly activates osteoclasts to break down bone and release calcium into the bloodstream.
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