All of the following are functions of parathyroid hormone except which one?

A. Causes the small intestines to absorb calcium in order to increase blood calcium levels
B. Causes the kidney to reabsorb calcium in order to maintain blood calcium levels
C. Causes osteoclasts to reabsorb bone therefore increasing blood calcium levels
D. Causes osteoblasts to deposit bone, reducing blood calcium levels


Answer: D

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