AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    Parathormone (PTH)

    A)  increases blood\[Ca\]level

    B)  decreases bone\[Ca\]level

    C)  decreases blood\[Ca\]level

    D)  increases blood\[Ca\]level and decreases bone\[Ca\]level.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    : Parathormone is secreted from parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism. The primary responsibility of this hormone is to maintain the serum calcium level. It acts directly on the bone to increase the bone resorption and mobilizes the calcium. It also increases the reabsorption of the calcium in the distal tubule of the kidney.


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