What is not a function of parathyroid hormone?

A. It increases reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidney.
B. It increases calcium absorption across the intestine.
C. It increases calcium production in the liver.
D. It stimulates osteoclasts to dissolve calcium phosphate crystals in bone.


Answer: C

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