MCQ
Parathormone induces which of the following function?
- AIncrease in serum calcium level.
- BDecrease in serum potassium leel.
- CIncrease in blood sugar level.
- DDecrease in blood sugar level.
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Answer
- Increase in serum calcium level.
Explanation:
In presence of parathyroid hormone, bones will give up their calcium in an attempt to increase the blood level of calcium.
Under the influence of parathyroid hormone, the bones will continue to release their calcium into the blood at a rate, which is too high, resulting in high blood calcium levels.
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