The majority of the action of parathyroid hormone occurs in:

RENAL AND ACID BASE PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	PCT
B	LOH
C	DCT
D	Collecting ducts

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -More than 95% of filtered calcium is reabsorbed along the renal tubules. In the proximal tubules, 60% of filtered calcium is reabsorbed by passive mechanisms. In the thick ascending limb, 15% of calcium is reabsorbed by paracellular diffusion through paracellin-1 (claudin-16).

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option will be a. promotes increased activity of osteoblasts. The primary function of the parathyroid hormone is to escalate the level of blood calcium. It stimulates the action of osteoclast cells and leads to demineralization of bone.

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