6 Questions
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Stimulating the release of calcium from the bones
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) help increase calcium levels in the blood?
Increasing calcium absorption in the intestines
What is the role of vitamin D in relation to parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium balance?
Vitamin D contributes to calcium balance along with PTH
Which statement about parathyroid hormone (PTH) and phosphorus levels is true?
PTH decreases phosphorus excretion through the kidneys
What happens when serum calcium levels decrease in the blood?
PTH is released to increase calcium levels
How do low levels of vitamin D affect calcium balance?
Contribute to low calcium levels
Learn about the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. Understand how PTH helps increase calcium levels in the blood and decrease phosphorus levels.
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