Which Hormone Increases Calcium and Phosphate Ion Absorption by the Intestines

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which hormone increases calcium and phosphate ion absorption by the intestines?

• A) parathyroid hormone
• B) calcitriol
• C) thyroxine
• D) calcitonin
• E) estrogen

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