NEET Biology · Hard

Chemical Coordination and Integration: Parathyroid MCQ

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ParathyroidHardQuestion 9840

Question

Parathyroid hormone mainly increases blood calcium by:

  1. A
    Stimulating calcium release and reabsorption mechanisms
    Correct
  2. B
    Decreasing bone turnover entirely
  3. C
    Blocking kidney function
  4. D
    Lowering vitamin D effect

Correct answer

Stimulating calcium release and reabsorption mechanisms

Explanation

PTH raises blood calcium through bone, kidney, and vitamin D-related actions.