Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

A. inhibits reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate.
B. stimulates reabsorption of calcium but inhibits phosphate reabsorption.
C. stimulates reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate.
D. inhibits reabsorption of calcium but stimulates phosphate reabsorption.


Answer: B

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