What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? (2020)

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What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? (2020)
  1. Increase blood calcium levels
  2. Decrease blood calcium levels
  3. Regulate blood sugar
  4. Stimulate metabolism

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand that parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands in the body.
  • Step 2: Know that the main job of PTH is to control the level of calcium in the blood.
  • Step 3: Learn that PTH increases blood calcium levels when they are too low.
  • Step 4: Recognize that PTH does this by stimulating the release of calcium from bones into the bloodstream.
  • Step 5: Understand that PTH also helps the intestines absorb more calcium from the food we eat.
  • Step 6: Conclude that by doing these two things, PTH helps maintain healthy calcium levels in the body.
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