Which Statement Is Incorrect

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect?

• A) PTH (parathyroid hormone) causes an increase in plasma calcium by activation of osteoclasts.
• B) PTH increases renal reabsorption of calcium.
• C) Vitamin D causes an increase in secretion of Ca²⁺ into the lumen of the digestive tract.
• D) Calcitonin causes a decrease in plasma calcium by decreasing Ca²⁺ movement from the bone fluid into the plasma and by suppressing bone resorption.
• E) When plasma calcium increases, PTH decreases and calcitonin increases.

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