Question

Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid hormone?

1. Stimulates the process of bone resorption,
2. Decreases Ca2+ level in blood,
3. Reabsorption of Ca2+ by renal tubules,
4. Decreases the absorption of Ca2+ from digested food,
5. Increases metabolism of carbohydrates.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. (a) and (c) only
• B. (b), (d) and (e) only
• C. a) and (e) only
• D. b) and (c) only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(b), (d) and (e) only

Answer 2

Parathyroid hormone increases the Ca2+ levels in the blood. PTH acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption (dissolution/ demineralisation). PTH also stimulates reabsorption of Ca2+ by the renal tubules and increases Ca2+ absorption from the digested food. PTH is a hypercalcemic hormone and along with TCT (thyrocalcitonin), it plays a significant role in calcium balance in the body.