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Ca^(2+) level in body is controlled by...

`Ca^(2+)` level in body is controlled by

A

thyroid gland

B

parathyroid gland

C

adrenal gland

D

both a and b

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D

`Ca^(2+)` level in the body is controlled by both thyroid gland and parathyroid gland. Thyroid gland secretes a hormone. Thyrocalcitonin which checks the excess blood calcium levels. Parathyroid gland secretes hormone called parathyroid hormone or parathormone which increase the `Ca^(2+)` levels in the blood.
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