Which of the following statements regarding PTH (parathyroid hormone) is true?

A. PTH causes increased loss of Ca2+ from the kidneys.
B. PTH causes decreased vitamin D formation in the kidneys.
C. PTH causes increased Na+ reabsorption in the kidneys.
D. PTH causes increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys.
E. PTH causes decreased uptake of Ca2+ from the small intestine.


Answer: D

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