Which of These Statements Concerning Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Is CORRECT

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning parathyroid hormone (PTH) is CORRECT?

• A) its secretion is inhibited by high levels of plasma calcium
• B) it lowers calcium and phosphorus levels in plasma
• C) it lowers serum calcium levels and raises serum phosphate levels
• D) it causes (or enhances) precipitation of calcium salts in bone
• E) it stimulates reabsorption of phosphate from the kidney

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