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Parathormone is secreted during...

Parathormone is secreted during

A

Increased blood calcium level

B

Decreased blood calcium level

C

Increased blood sugar level

D

Decreased blood sugar level

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The correct Answer is:
B
Parathyroid hormone is secreted under hypocalcaemia so as to increase blood `Ca^(2+)` level by action on bones and stimulate its osteoclast activity and reabsorption of `Ca^(2+)` from intestine and kidney.
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