Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released when blood calcium levels are low. It functions by promoting Vitamin D synthesis, increasing calcium absorption, reducing calcium excretion in urine, and stimulating bone resorption.
PTH in response to low blood Ca levels via 1. promotes synthesis of Vitamin D 2. Increases absorption of Ca 3. Decreases urinary excretion 4. Increases bone resporption
| Front | What hormone is produced by the parathyroid gland and what is the effect? |
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| Back | PTH in response to low blood Ca levels via 1. promotes synthesis of Vitamin D 2. Increases absorption of Ca 3. Decreases urinary excretion 4. Increases bone resporption |
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