Question

Which statement regarding PTH is correct?

• A. It is a peptide hormone.
• B. It stimulates bone resorption.
• C. It is hypercalcemic hormone.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All the statements are correct regarding PTH. PTH (Parathyroid Hormone), also called Collip's hormone, is secreted from the parathyroid gland. It is responsible for the following:
(i) Release of calcium by ones into the blood streams.
(ii) Absorption of food by the intestine.
(iii) Conservation of calcium by the kidneys.