Parathyroid hormone's main function is to
A. increase glucose mobilization during stress or fasting.
B. increase calcium by mobilizing the ion from bone.
C. increase sodium through reabsorption from kidney.
D. increase insulin-like growth factor I and linear body growth.
E. synergize with thyroid hormone in various functions.
B. increase calcium by mobilizing the ion from bone.
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