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Question
Exchange of calcium between bone and extracellular fluid takes place under the influence of certain hormones. What will happen if more of Ca++ is in extracellular fluid?
Solution
If more Ca++ is in the extracellular fluid then it will be accumulated on the bones under the influence of thyrocalcitonin (TCT).
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