Parathyroid hormone's main function is to

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


Answer: E

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