Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A. Increased vitamin D formation in the kidneys
B. Increased Ca2+ reabsorption by the kidneys
C. Decreased Ca2+ loss by the kidneys
D. Increased Ca2+ uptake by the small intestine
E. All of the choices are direct effects of PTH.
Answer: D
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