Is increased absorption of Ca+2 from the food an effector or response ?

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Is increased absorption of Ca+2 from the food an effector or response ?

Calcium ion concentration is important for neurons and muscles to work correctly, so calcium levels
in the blood are carefully regulated at around 4.3-5.3 meq/L. Chemosensors in the parathyroid gland
(an endocrine organ) detect Ca2+ levels, and if Ca2+ levels drop below the normal range, the
parathyroid gland releases parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone stimulates bone breakdown
(releasing Ca2+ stored in the bone into the blood). Parathyroid hormone also causes the intestines to
increase absorption of Ca2+ from the diet, and causes the kidneys to secrete less Ca2+ into the urine.
These actions keep Ca2+ levels in normal limits.
Transcribed Image Text:Calcium ion concentration is important for neurons and muscles to work correctly, so calcium levels in the blood are carefully regulated at around 4.3-5.3 meq/L. Chemosensors in the parathyroid gland (an endocrine organ) detect Ca2+ levels, and if Ca2+ levels drop below the normal range, the parathyroid gland releases parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone stimulates bone breakdown (releasing Ca2+ stored in the bone into the blood). Parathyroid hormone also causes the intestines to increase absorption of Ca2+ from the diet, and causes the kidneys to secrete less Ca2+ into the urine. These actions keep Ca2+ levels in normal limits.
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