When blood calcium levels decrease, the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone stimulates calcium release from the bones and increases the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. Increased concentration of calcium in the blood inhibits the release of additional parathyroid hormone. This is an example of constructive feedback transcription positive feedback negative feedback translation

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When blood calcium levels decrease, the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone.
Parathyroid hormone stimulates calcium release from the bones and increases the reabsorption
of calcium in the kidneys. Increased concentration of calcium in the blood inhibits the release of
additional parathyroid hormone.
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constructive feedback
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Transcribed Image Text:When blood calcium levels decrease, the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone stimulates calcium release from the bones and increases the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. Increased concentration of calcium in the blood inhibits the release of additional parathyroid hormone. This is an example of constructive feedback transcription positive feedback negative feedback translation
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