Zoology - Chemical Coordination and Integration Question with Solution | TestHub

Functions of Parathormone (PTH) :

A. PTH increases the process of bone resorption or dissolution (demineralization) of bone.

B. PTH stimulates the reabsorption of${\mathrm{C}\mathrm{a}}^{2+}$by the renal tubules.

C. PTH increases the absorption of${\mathrm{C}\mathrm{a}}^{2+}$from digested food.

D. All the above actions of PTH increase the blood${\mathrm{C}\mathrm{a}}^{2+}$levels, thus PTH is a hypercalcemic hormone.