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What is the main physiological effect of hypercalcemia on the nervous system?
Depression of the nervous system
How does an increase in calcium concentration affect the activity of PTH?
Decreases the activity of PTH
What is the primary role of calcitonin in calcium regulation?
Decrease calcium levels in the blood
What is the function of the calcium-sensing receptor located in the parathyroid cell membranes?
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What physiological processes does calcium play a key role in?
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How does hypercalcemia affect the nervous system?
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What is the normal value of calcium in millimoles per liter?
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How does an increase in calcium concentration affect the activity of PTH?
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What is the role of Calcitonin in calcium regulation?
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How does the body detect changes in extracellular fluid calcium ion concentrations?
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In what scenario does PTH play a role in altering calcium levels?
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