MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ADRENAL GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name of the hormone that increases the levels of calcium in the blood:
A
Calcitonin
B
Calcium
C
Phosphatase
D
Parathyroid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone that your parathyroid glands make and release to control the level of calcium in your blood by increasing it. PTH also helps control the levels of phosphorus (a mineral) and vitamin D (a hormone) in your blood and bones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parathyroid hormone is directly involved in the bones, kidneys, and small intestine. In the bones, PTH stimulates the release of calcium in an indirect process through osteoclasts which ultimately leads to the resorption of the bones.

Detailed explanation-3: -A substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher-than-normal amount of parathyroid hormone causes high levels of calcium in the blood and may be a sign of disease. Also called parathormone, parathyrin, and PTH.

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