Why does decreased intestinal absorption of dietary calcium lead to increased bone mineral resorption?

💡 Explanation

Calcium deficiency triggers parathyroid hormone (PTH) release, because PTH increases bone resorption by stimulating osteoclast activity to elevate serum calcium levels. Therefore, bone mineral is broken down, rather than being deposited due to enhanced calcitonin or direct estrogen effects.

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