Absorption of Calcium and Phosphate by the Intestine is Regulated

Question

Absorption of calcium and phosphate by the intestine is regulated by
A) parathyroid hormone.
B) thyroid hormone.
C) calcitonin.
D) phosphate concentration in the blood.
E) Vitamin C levels in the blood.

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood, partly by increasing the absorption of calcium (and phosphate to a lesser extent) in the intestine.