Parathyroid hormone:

1. Increases metabolic rate.
2. Acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of vitamin D.
3. Stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
4. Affects protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and protects against stress.


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Rationale:
1. Thyroid hormone is responsible for maintaining metabolic rate.
2. Parathyroid hormone acts on the kidneys to increase synthesis of vitamin D.
3. Parathyroid hormone does not stimulate the hypothalamus.
4. Glucocorticoids affect protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and protect against stress.

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