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What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
- Decreasing calcium absorption in the intestines
- Decreasing calcium levels in the blood
- Stimulating the release of calcium from the bones (correct)
- Promoting phosphorus reabsorption by the kidneys
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) help increase calcium levels in the blood?
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) help increase calcium levels in the blood?
- Increasing calcium absorption in the intestines (correct)
- Decreasing osteoclast activity in the bones
- Promoting calcium secretion through urine
- Decreasing reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys
What is the role of vitamin D in relation to parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium balance?
What is the role of vitamin D in relation to parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium balance?
- Vitamin D increases phosphorus levels in the blood
- Vitamin D is not involved in PTH function
- Vitamin D contributes to calcium balance along with PTH (correct)
- Vitamin D decreases PTH secretion
Which statement about parathyroid hormone (PTH) and phosphorus levels is true?
Which statement about parathyroid hormone (PTH) and phosphorus levels is true?
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What happens when serum calcium levels decrease in the blood?
What happens when serum calcium levels decrease in the blood?
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How do low levels of vitamin D affect calcium balance?
How do low levels of vitamin D affect calcium balance?
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