Which Hormone Stimulates the Kidneys to Reabsorb Calcium and to Excrete

Question

Which hormone stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb calcium and to excrete phosphate?
A) ADH
B) Aldosterone
C) Parathyroid hormone
D) Erythropoietin

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb calcium and to excrete phosphate. ADH is responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, Aldosterone stimulates sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidneys, and Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.