Parathormone (Parathyroid hormone/PTH) increase calcium levels and reduces phosphate level by acting on
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: The kidney excretes 250 mmol a day in pro-urine, and resorbs 245 mmol, leading to a net loss in the urine of 5 mmol/d. In addition to this, the kidney processes Vitamin D into calcitriol, the active form that is most effective in assisting intestinal absorption. Both processes are stimulated by parathyroid hormone.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-377
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