Parathyroid Hormone Does All of the Following,except That It Doesn't

question 161

Multiple Choice

Parathyroid hormone does all of the following,except that it doesn't

• A)stimulate osteoclast activity.
• B)inhibit osteoblast activity.
• C)build up bone.
• D)stimulate the formation and secretion of calcitriol at the kidneys.
• E)enhance the reabsorption of calcium at the kidneys.

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