Asked by andrea hernandez on May 02, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT an action of parathyroid hormone?

A) Decreases the release of phosphate from bone
B) Stimulates osteoclast activity resulting in the release of Ca2+
C) Stimulates increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys
D) Stimulates absorption of Ca2+ from the small intestine
E) Increases enzymatic formation of active vitamin D

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands responsible for the regulation of calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Osteoclast Activity

The process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue, releasing minerals into the blood and reshaping bones.

Phosphate

Phosphate is an inorganic chemical and a salt of phosphoric acid, playing vital roles in biological molecules like DNA and ATP.

  • Recognize the roles and impacts of parathyroid hormone.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases the release of phosphate from bone, not decreases it. PTH's main actions include stimulating osteoclast activity to release calcium and phosphate into the blood, increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, indirectly stimulating calcium absorption from the small intestine by increasing the production of active vitamin D, and increasing the release of phosphate from bone to maintain calcium and phosphate balance.