Too much calcium in the blood

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Stimulus

too much calcium in the blood

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receptor

parathyroid gland cells detect high blood calcium levels

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control center

parathyroid gland cells reduce PTH secretion

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effector/response

The thyroid gland releases calcitonin, decreasing osteoclast activity and increasing osteoblast activity for bone deposition (packs calcium into bone)

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return to normal range

blood calcium levels are lowered :)