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(B) The parathyroid gland secretes a peptide hormone called Parathyroid Hormone $(PTH)$,also known as Parathormone.$PTH$ increases the $Ca^{2+}$ level

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Parathormone

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(B) The parathyroid gland secretes a peptide hormone called Parathyroid Hormone $(PTH)$,also known as Parathormone.$PTH$ increases the $Ca^{2+}$ levels in the blood.It acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption (dissolution/demineralization).It also stimulates reabsorption of $Ca^{2+}$ by the renal tubules and increases $Ca^{2+}$ absorption from the digested food.In contrast,Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone that lowers blood calcium levels.Therefore,Parathormone is the correct answer.

Which of the following causes an increase in blood calcium levels?

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