All the following statements regarding parathyroid hormone are correct except:

1. It is a peptide hormone
2. It is regulated by a tropin secreted by anterior pituitary
3. It stimulates the process of bone resorption or demineralization
4. It stimulates calcium absorption from the digested food
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+
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All the following regarding parathyroid glands are true except:

1. They usually include four small glands.
2. They are embedded in the posterior surfaces of the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland.
3. They secrete parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.
4. They play a critical role in calcium homeostasis.
Subtopic:  Thyroid Gland Part I | Parathyroid |
 69%
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Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency?

1. Relaxin-Gigantism 2. Prolactin-Cretinism
3. Parathyroid hormone-Tetany 4. Insulin-Diabetes insipidus
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
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Consider the given two statements:
I: PTH is a hypercalcaemic hormone.
II: PTH stimulates reabsorption of calcium by the renal tubules.
 
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I is correct but II is incorrect
4. I is incorrect but II is correct
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
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