Parathormone acts on kidneys and releases:
Correct answer: D. Vitamin D
- A. Calcium
- B. Carbondioxide
- C. Oxygen
- D. Vitamin D
Explanation
Parathormone acts on kidneys and releases the active form of vitamin D. When it acts on bones, it release calcium. Another function of parathormone is to increase the phosphate excretion or decrease the reabsorption of it through acting on the kidneys.
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