What is not a function of the parathyroid glands?
Group of answer choices
regulate the level of calcium in the blood
promote formation of calcitriol
increase formation of vitamin D
none listed
increase bone resorption
increase the number of osteoclasts
1. Answer: Option D
is correct
Explanation:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced in response to low ca+2
levels in the blood.
PTH increases the synthesis of 1-α hydroxylase thereby stimulating
the production of Calcitriol in the kidney.
PTH also promotes enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of vitamin
D.
PTH promotes bone resorption by increasing the activity/number of
osteoclasts.
All the given statements describe the function of PTH.
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