MediumZoologyChemical Coordination & Integration
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PTH is a hypercalcaemic hormone, meaning it:
A
Increases blood Ca2+ levels
B
Decreases blood Ca2+ levels
C
Increases blood Na+ levels
D
Decreases blood Glucose levels
Explanation
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases Ca2+ levels in the blood by acting on bones (resorption), kidneys, and the digestive tract.
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