What is the effect of estrogen on PTH (parathyroid hormone)?
A. Estrogen inhibits PTH that stimulates osteoclasts.
B. Estrogen activates PTH that inhibits osteoclasts.
C. Estrogen inhibits PTH that inhibits osteoclasts.
D. Estrogen activates PTH that stimulates osteoclasts.
Answer: A
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