Which hormone ultimately stimulates the activity of osteoclasts and promotes increased calcium absorption in the digestive tract?

A. Triiodothyronine
B. Calcitonin
C. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
D. Growth hormone (GH)
E. Somatostatin


C. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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simple cuboidal stratified squamous simple columnar transitional

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