The Biochemical Mechanism by Which Parathyroid Hormone Exerts Its Effect

question 30

Multiple Choice

The biochemical mechanism by which parathyroid hormone exerts its effect on sensitive tissues is by activation of a(n)

• A) adenylyl cyclase.
• B) phosphodiesterase.
• C) nuclear hormone receptor.
• D) tyrosine kinase.
• E) voltage-gated Ca²⁺ channel.

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