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There will be increased calcium reabsorption from the kidneys and intestines as the body wants to prevent calcium loss.
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e
Decreased calcium reabsorption
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There will be decreased urinary calcium as the body wants to prevent calcium loss.
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c
Increased urinary calcium
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Osteoclasts are stimulated via osteoblast-released cytokines. This causes increased calcium release from bone.
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a
Increased bone resorption
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In response to hypocalcemia, PTH will be increased. This leads to increased calcium reabsorption in the renal distal tubule, increased intestinal calcium reabsorption and increased bone resorption.
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b
Decreased PTH (Parathyroid hormone) secretion
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There will be increased urinary phosphate.

Phosphorus and calcium have an inverse relationship. As phosphorus increases, calcium will decrease because phosphorus binds to free calcium in the blood. Therefore, losing more phosphorus should increase calcium levels.
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d
Decreased urinary phosphate
Concept
Chapter
2693
4371
Calcium levels
Topic
167
Endocrine physiology
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Which one of the following effects occurs within the body when someone is hypocalcaemic?
a