Question
Parathyroid hormone raises blood calcium levels; ____
Answer
Parathyroid hormone raises blood calcium levels; specifically, it decreases excretion of calcium by the kidneys, increases absorption of calcium in the gut (via vitamin D), and increases bone resorption.
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