Multiple Choice
Which statement relating to parathyroid hormone (PTH) and the parathyroid glands is true?
A) Circulating calcium activates receptors on the surface of parathyroid cells, stimulating production and release of PTH.
B) PTH plays a relatively minor role in regulation of blood calcium levels.
C) When blood calcium rises, PTH is released.
D) PTH shifts calcium from bone to blood.
E) PTH prompts the kidneys to secrete calcium.
Correct Answer:
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