Which of the following statements regarding PTH (parathyroid hormone) is true?
A. PTH causes increased Na+ reabsorption in the kidneys.
B. PTH causes increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys.
C. PTH causes increased loss of Ca2+ from the kidneys.
D. PTH causes decreased uptake of Ca2+ from the small intestine.
E. PTH causes decreased vitamin D formation in the kidneys.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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