This gland elevates calcium levels in blood.

A) adrenal cortex
B) hypothalamus
C) thyroid
D) parathyroid
E) posterior pituitary gland

Calcium Levels

The concentration of calcium ions in a particular system, important in biological contexts for bone formation and neuromuscular function.

Endocrine Gland

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct, affecting various bodily functions.

Parathyroid

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.