Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A) It stimulates the release of growth hormone.
B) It is released when blood calcium levels are high.
C) It has the same function as calcitonin.
D) It causes the breakdown of bone.
E) It causes decreased activity of osteoclasts.
D
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