What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? (2020)
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What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? (2020)
Increase blood calcium levels
Decrease blood calcium levels
Regulate blood sugar
Stimulate metabolism
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from bones and increasing calcium absorption in the intestines.
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Solution: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from bones and increasing calcium absorption in the intestines.