Which of the Following is True of Parathyroid Hormone

Question

Which of the following is true of parathyroid hormone?
A) It is made in the thyroid gland.
B) It decreases the amount of calcium in the blood.
C) It increases the amount of calcium in the blood.
D) It stimulates the formation of bone.

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone increases the amount of calcium in the blood by stimulating the release of calcium from bones and increasing the absorption of calcium from the intestines. It is made in and released from the parathyroid glands, which are located near the thyroid gland.