General Science - Physics (Basics)
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption?
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Understand hormones regulating blood calcium
Blood calcium is regulated mainly by parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.Step 2: Differentiate functions of parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium by breaking down bone, while calcitonin lowers blood calcium by promoting bone formation.Final Answer:
Parathyroid hormone → Option AQuick Check:
Parathyroid hormone function = increases blood calcium ✅
Quick Trick: Parathyroid hormone raises calcium; calcitonin lowers calcium.
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing calcitonin with parathyroid hormone.
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