What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bones?

What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bones?
  1. Decreases bone resorption
  2. Increases bone formation
  3. Increases bone resorption
  4. Decreases bone formation

Solution

PTH acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption (dissolution/ demineralisation) which leads to an increase in the blood calcium levels.

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