What is the effect of PTH on the digestive system?

What is the effect of PTH on the digestive system?
  1. Decreases calcium absorption from the digested food
  2. Increases calcium absorption from the digested food
  3. Decreases potassium absorption from the digested food
  4. Increases potassium absorption from the digested food

Solution

PTH stimulates reabsorption of Ca²⁺ by the renal tubules and increases Ca²⁺ absorption from the digested food.

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