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if we absorb less ca++ from the intestine, ca blood levels will
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GPT-4o mini
If you absorb less calcium (Ca²⁺) from the intestine, calcium levels in the blood (serum calcium levels) will likely decrease. The body regulates calcium levels within a narrow range, and low levels of dietary absorption can lead to hypocalcemia (low blood calcium).
In response to low serum calcium levels, the parathyroid glands may secrete more parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH helps to raise blood calcium levels by promoting the release of calcium from bones, increasing renal reabsorption of calcium, and stimulating the conversion of vitamin D into its active form (calcitriol), which enhances intestinal absorption of calcium.
If absorption from the intestine is insufficient for a prolonged period, despite the body's compensatory mechanisms, it could lead to various health issues over time, including bone density loss and increased risk of fractures.
In response to low serum calcium levels, the parathyroid glands may secrete more parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH helps to raise blood calcium levels by promoting the release of calcium from bones, increasing renal reabsorption of calcium, and stimulating the conversion of vitamin D into its active form (calcitriol), which enhances intestinal absorption of calcium.
If absorption from the intestine is insufficient for a prolonged period, despite the body's compensatory mechanisms, it could lead to various health issues over time, including bone density loss and increased risk of fractures.